Top 10 Noncompete Developments of 2025

2025--a year of contrasts and crackdowns in U.S. noncompete agreements. Federal noncompete efforts slowed but some states increased protections for health care workers and low-wage employees.

F-1, M-1, J-1 Visa Interviews Resume With Enhanced Screening

The new screening measures direct U.S. consular officers to thoroughly review visa applicants’ social media accounts and overall online presence.

Courts Reject Theoretical Privacy Violations, Lack Standing

U.S. Courts are increasingly dismissing data breach and web tracking class actions due to a lack of standing. The case law emphasizes that plaintiffs must demonstrate injury.

The Department of Justice’s Policy Changes — Key Takeaways for the Business Community

DOJ has redirected its focus toward combating illegal immigration, human trafficking and transnational organized crime, and ordered that resources previously dedicated to corporate and foreign influence enforcement be reallocated to those areas.

President Trump Defers Tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Imposes Additional Tariffs on China, and China Responds With Countermeasures

On February 1, 2025, President Trump announced tariffs of 25% against goods imported from Canada and Mexico and 10% against goods imported from China, after declaring a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). However, the tariffs against goods from Canada and Mexico have been paused for one month, with...