Recent FTC Developments on Non-Compete Enforcement

It has been a busy month for the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and enforcement activity concerning non-compete restrictive covenants in employment agreements. If you have been following this topic, you’ll recall that during President Biden’s administration in 2024, the FTC issued a rule banning non-compete provisions in employment agreements with certain exceptions. That led to …

Federal Health Law Enforcement in 2025

Much has been written about the healthcare policy changes implemented by the 2025 Trump administration. President Trump has issued numerous Executive Orders that establish new policies and rescind actions taken by previous administrations. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is overhauling and refocusing Health & Human Services. Dr. Mehmet Oz is implementing new policies at the Center …

Ramping Up: Antitrust Enforcement in Health Care

Originally published in Healthcare Michigan, Volume 41,  No. 6 It has been a rapid-fire start to 2024 with antitrust enforcers within the Biden administration ramping up regulatory scrutiny across the U.S.—and health care is at the center of it. These efforts started in December 2023 when the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC” or “Commission”) and Antitrust …

Navigating Noncompetes in Health Care: Understanding the FTC’s Impact

Dickinson Wright attorney Kim Ruppel recently participated in The Risky Health Care Business Podcast, where she and host Scott Nelson delved into the intricate world of noncompetes and their ramifications for both health care professionals and organizations. This article encapsulates the insights from that conversation. Understanding Noncompete Agreements Noncompete agreements have long been a fixture …