FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Could Lead to ‘Draconian’ NDAs, Non-Solicit Agreements

Asset managers typically use non-competes when hiring certain C-suite executives, portfolio managers and other “high-end” roles, especially in technology and alternatives, said Alan Johnson, a managing partner at compensation consultancy Johnson Associates. It is also fairly common for top distribution, sales or product development leaders to have non-compete agreements, as reported. The ban may also…