US 2028 Non-Compete Buyout
2028 non-compete: FTC Rule struck down Aug 2024. Back to state law. CA/CO/MN/ND/OK void. Other states enforceable if reasonable. Buyouts $100k-$1M+.
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Non-compete clauses in employment 2028: FTC Rule that would have voided most non-competes nationwide struck down by 5th Circuit Aug 2024. Back to state-by-state law. CA, ND, OK void by statute. CO mostly void since 2022. Other states enforce reasonable non-competes. Negotiate buyout if leaving for competitor — typical 50% of lost earnings.
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body_htmlLast updated May 2026. Sources: FTC.