In this episode, Matt Steinberg welcomes renowned legal scholar and University of Chicago Law Professor, Eric Posner, to discuss the increased legal, legislative and social scrutiny surrounding noncompetition agreements – specifically, how courts are analyzing their enforceability, how various states are legislating guardrails around their increased use (for example, by barring them as to low-wage workers) and why, at this unique point in time, society seems more focused on whether these types of agreements serve the greater good. Matt and Professor Posner debate the various pros and cons of these trends, examine Professor Posner’s recent New York Times Op-Ed on “Monopsony” and discuss best practices/tips for employers on the use of noncompetes.
November 29, 2018
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