For many employers, non-compete agreements small business owners relied on felt like a straightforward way to protect customer relationships, confidential information, and team stability. But the FTC non-compete ban small business leaders have been hearing about changed the conversation, and the legal reality is now more complicated than a simple yes or no. The FTC…

Written by Michael Erike, Business Attorney in Scottsdale, Arizona  With Arizona job growth slowing to just 0.3% and federal economic policy uncertainty creating business headwinds, Arizona business owners are facing tighter margins and increased pressure to protect their interests through ironclad contracts.   The Arizona Limited Liability Company Act (ALLCA) and recent updates to commercial contracting standards mean that assumptions…