Product Description

Noncompete law and regulations have continued to evolve in 2025. Nine states passed ten new laws, including a never-before-seen law permitting four-year noncompetes in Florida. In addition, on June 13, 2025, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued its first decision interpreting the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act. And, in September 2025, the FTC abandoned the Biden-era noncompete ban and began targeting companies it views as abusing noncompetes, with a particular focus on U.S. healthcare companies and large staffing firms.

This new program provides an analysis of the latest developments in noncompete law that will affect employees and employers in Massachusetts and beyond, and what to do in response. 

Agenda & Materials

• 3:00 - 3:05 pm

  Welcome and Introduction

  Russell Beck, Esq., Beck Reed Riden LLP , Boston
  Michael L. Chinitz, Esq., Chinitz Law LLC , Newton
  C. Max Perlman, Esq., Gunderson Dettmer , Boston
  
• 3:05 - 3:15 pm

  Learn What You as an Employer or Employee Need to Know About the FTC’s Recent Enforcement Actions and Whether Your Restrictive Covenants Are in Compliance

  Russell Beck, Esq., Beck Reed Riden LLP , Boston
  
• 3:15 - 3:30 pm

  Hear About the Supreme Judicial Court’s Analysis of Forfeiture-for-Competition Agreements Under the MNAA

  Michael L. Chinitz, Esq., Chinitz Law LLC , Newton
  
• 3:30 - 3:50 pm

  Gain an Understanding of Where and How Noncompete Laws Are Changing, Such as the Florida CHOICE Act, Passed in July of 2025, Which Is the Most Business-Friendly Noncompete Law in the Country

  C. Max Perlman, Esq., Gunderson Dettmer , Boston
  
• 3:50 - 4:00 pm

  Explore Strategies to Protect Your Client’s Legitimate Business Interests in the Current Noncompete Climate

  Russell Beck, Esq., Beck Reed Riden LLP , Boston
  Michael L. Chinitz, Esq., Chinitz Law LLC , Newton
  C. Max Perlman, Esq., Gunderson Dettmer , Boston
  

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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