Opinion: How we all benefit from this new FTC rule


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KIFI— Opinion by Terri Gerstein (CNN) — What do a pediatrician, a bartender who’s being sexually harassed, a former intern for an electrical engineering firm and an asphalt company salesperson have in common? They are among the members of the public who submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), urging it to ban non-compete provisions in employment contracts. These

WCCB Charlotte—New Airline Rules Give More Benefits For Flyers. Good news for airline travelers. The Department of Transportation issued new requirements for refunds when flights are cancelled or delayed.

JD Supra—FTC's Updated Health Data Breach Rule Covers Apps, Other New Tech. The FTC has updated its HBNR to clarify that the rule also restricts marketing practices involving personal health information. This update to the

Honolulu Star-Advertiser—New federal rule would bar ‘noncompete’ rules for most employees. WASHINGTON >> U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court.