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16 September 2026

Restrictive Covenants In Flux: What Employers Need To Know On Both Sides Of The Atlantic (Podcast)

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Employment law experts examine the evolving landscape of restrictive covenants across the UK and US, analyzing how legislative reforms and enforcement challenges are reshaping employer protections. The discussion covers team raids, trade secret litigation, and actionable strategies for businesses navigating this uncertain legal terrain.
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With reform proposals advancing in the UK and a shifting patchwork of state laws in the US, restrictive covenants are under more scrutiny than ever. In this episode of Employment & Benefits Unpacked, Mayer Brown's Miriam Bruce, Katherine Fox, Andrew Rosenman, and Meghaan Madriz explore the current enforceability landscape, emerging trends like team raids and trade secret litigation, proposed legislative reforms, and practical steps employers can take now to protect their business.

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