Federal Trade Commission Files to Accede to Vacatur of Non-Compete Clause Rule

"On May 9, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission issued an update regarding Federal Trade Commission Files to Accede to Vacatur of Non-Compete Clause Rule. The Commission voted 3-1 to dismiss its appeals in Ryan, LLC v. FTC and Properties of the Villages v. FTC, and acceded to the vacatur of the Non-Compete Clause Rule, citing a lack of statutory authority. This decision follows the district court's ruling that the FTC lacked the authority to issue the Rule."