Please join NJBIZ and our panel of experts as we discuss the Federal Trade Commission vote to ban the use of noncompetition agreements for almost all workers in the U.S.

The rule is expected to take effect in four months unless it is blocked by legal challenges.

Our expert panel will discuss:

-Details on the ruling

-Potential impact on employers

-What the timeline might be for implementation

-Implications for non-disclosure agreements and other restrictive covenants

-What legal challenges are expected

-and more!

Julie Levinson Werner, Partner & Vice Chair, Employment, Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Julie handles employment counseling and litigation for clients—from startups to public companies—in a wide variety of sectors, including technology and life sciences entities. Her counseling practice spans a variety of human resources issues facing employers, such as hiring and recruiting, worker classification, employee terminations, personnel policies, wage and hour matters, and compliance with state and federal EEO requirements. Julie regularly conducts, directs, and advises on workplace investigations involving whistleblower allegations, discrimination, and harassment. She also advises employers on employee mobility issues, including trade secret matters and restrictive covenants. Julie often provides training on discrimination/harassment and managing employees within the law, and she assists with the employment-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions transactions.

Patrick W. McGovern, Esq., Partner, Chair of Labor and Employment Group, Genova Burns

Patrick W. McGovern, Esq., is a Partner at Genova Burns, where he focuses on management side labor and employment law. With a keen understanding of the complex legal landscape surrounding employment matters, Patrick is known for his strategic guidance and advocacy on behalf of his clients.

Drawing from over four decades of experience at major law firms and a Fortune 500 company, Patrick has become a trusted advisor to businesses navigating employment law challenges in New Jersey and beyond. His expertise spans a wide range of issues, including noncompete agreements, discrimination claims, wage and hour disputes, and employee benefits.

Patrick’s dedication to his craft is evident in his commitment to staying abreast of legal developments that impact his clients. He is particularly passionate about recent shifts in employment law, including the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements, and is frequently sought after for his insights on these matters.

As a panelist, Patrick brings clarity and depth to discussions surrounding the implications of the FTC’s noncompete ban. His ability to articulate the legal nuances of this issue and its practical implications for businesses makes him a valuable resource for employers seeking to adapt to these changes.

Jack Losinger, Member, Saiber LLC

John “Jack” Losinger advocates on behalf of businesses and individuals in connection with commercial disputes, with a specific focus on violations of restrictive covenants and the misappropriation of trade secrets and confidential information. 

Jack’s wide range of litigation experience – which includes employment lawsuits arising from claims of discrimination and harassment, contractual and estate disputes, environmental cost recovery actions, tax appeals, and municipal court matters – gives him the ability to quickly adapt and pursue a strategy that is in the best interest of his client.  By making a concerted effort to understand the strengths and weaknesses of his client’s position, he has had success negotiating favorable pre-suit resolutions and, when necessary, litigating in state and federal court and in arbitration.  Jack’s clients have included individuals, small companies and publicly traded corporations. 

Jack also has extensive experience conducting comprehensive investigations of a variety of sensitive matters for institutions of higher education and private sector employers, including allegations of inappropriate conduct in the workplace, ethical violations, conflicts of interest, policy violations, and bullying.

Jack is regularly appointed by Chancery Division judges in Essex County and Morris County to serve as the court-appointed attorney for alleged incapacitated persons in guardianship matters.