The FTC makes a landmark decision to outlaw noncompete agreements in the United States.

FTC Chair Lina Khan emphasizes noncompete agreements' impact on workers' mobility and freedoms.

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Noncompete ban may lead to $300B wage rise yearly.

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Senior execs get exemption in noncompete ban, emphasizing negotiation over coercion.

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FTC's decision faces dissent and legal battles from groups like U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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