Sale of business non competes are excluded from the rule. Scoped out in the exceptions section of the final rule.Compete in the sale of a business is legal in all 50 states. In this article, we explore how to get out of a franchise noncompete agreement. Ethical rules in New York largely prohibit attorneys from agreeing to noncompetition provisions as a condition of their employment. In January of 2023, the FTC proposed a rule banning noncompete clauses which was subject to the 90day public comment period. One year noncompete is unfortunately standard now, and 2 years is becoming common. They won't negotiate the length when you sign it. Under the final Noncompete Rule, the FTC adopts a comprehensive ban on new noncompetes with all workers, including senior executives. Non-compete agreements, also referred to as Restrictive Covenants, are often contained within employment contracts.