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Apr 24 2024
Opinion
FTC Ban on Noncompetes Is a Victory for the US Economy
It’s easy to understand why the US Chamber of Commerce is so upset about the Federal Trade Commission’s decision to ban noncompete agreements. The problem for businesses is not that they will lose trade secrets or valuable investments in workers to competitors. It’s that they just lost bargaining power to workers — and that’s exactly what the FTC intended.
BloombergOct 20 2023
News
Canfield steps down after 12-Year reign; McNair tapped for Commerce Secretary
After leading the Alabama Department of Commerce for 12 years, Secretary Greg Canfield will be stepping down at year’s end, Governor Kay Ivey announced. Ellen McNair, a seasoned economic development expert, is set to succeed him. Governor Ivey praised Canfield, highlighting his role in bringing over $42 billion in investments and creating 78,000 jobs for the state. “Greg has been instrumental
Alabama Political ReporterAug 17 2023
News
Former Indiana Secretary of Commerce announces intention to run for Indiana Governor
INDIANAPOLIS — Brad Chambers, Indiana’s former secretary of commerce, announced Thursday that he has filed his formal paperwork to begin the process to run for governor in 2024. According to a news release, Chambers filed his formal paperwork with the Indiana Secretary of State on Thursday to establish his campaign committee for governor. This comes as Eric Holcomb, the current Republican
Fox 59Dec 24 2022
Opinion
Christmas without commerce: Celebrating without shopping
Jaiy Dickson’s family has an unorthodox Christmas tradition: no gift giving.
For years, the Boston-based law student would pool resources with her sister and stepfather to buy her mother appliances such as a KitchenAid mixer. In turn, Ms. Dickson’s mother would buy her adult daughters a select item, such as a winter coat. But the family members began running out of ideas for bigger
Christian Science MonitorJun 21 2012
News
Commerce Secretary Resigns
John E. Bryson announced his resignation as President Obamas commerce secretary on Thursday following an episode in which he had a seizure and was involved in a sequence of automobile accidents.
“The work that you do to help Americas entrepreneurs and businesses build our economy and create jobs is more important now than ever, and I have come to the conclusion that I need to step down
New York Times (News)Apr 24 2024
News
Mayor sings Costa Mesa's praises in State of the City
Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens gives the State of the City address at the Hilton Costa Mesa on Wednesday. Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens on Wednesday sang the city’s praises — literally— during an annual State of the City luncheon hosted by the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce. Adapting John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” for a local crowd, the mayor encouraged business members,
Los Angeles TimesApr 24 2024
News
US ban on worker noncompete agreements faces lawsuit from major business group
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the country's largest business lobby, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking to strike down a federal agency's near-total ban on employers requiring workers to sign agreements not to join rivals or launch competing businesses.
The Chamber's lawsuit in federal court in Tyler, Texas, alleges that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission lacks the power to adopt
ReutersApr 24 2024
News
‘I’m withdrawing my name’: Filmmaker Billy Corben leaves race for Miami-Dade Dems chair
Billy Corben, the film director and a frequent critic of Miami City Hall, dropped out of the race for Miami-Dade Democratic Party chairman on Wednesday at the tail end of a nearly hour-long forum in which several candidates laid out their vision for the flagging county party. The forum, which was held via video conference and closed to both the public and the press, pit Corben against three
Miami HeraldApr 24 2024
News
Pilot can’t fly marijuana to retail stores in Alaska even if its sale is legal in the state, federal judges rule
A federal appeals court has upheld the revocation of a man’s pilot certificate after he delivered marijuana by plane to retail stores in Alaska through his business Flying High Investments. James M. Fejes Jr. had challenged the loss of his pilot certification by the Federal Aviation Administration and argued that Congress couldn’t regulate commerce occurring within the state of Alaska. But a
The OregonianApr 23 2024
News
FTC bans noncompete clauses, declares vast majority unenforceable
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced that it has issued a final rule banning noncompete clauses. The rule will render the vast majority of current noncompete clauses unenforceable, according to the agency. "In the final rule, the Commission has determined that it is an unfair method of competition and therefore a violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act, for employers to enter into
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