Legal

FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements

The Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to approve a final rule banning noncompete agreements nationwide and voiding most existing noncompetes in a move criticized by business groups.

How Roundup lawsuits could give China an edge

Legal fees associated with Bayer's Roundup, a weed-killing product used by farmers and gardeners who want to protect their crops or yards, have cost the company significantly.