Diana Estrada (Partner-Los Angeles) is quoted in the article "FTC Noncompete Agreement Ban May Not Survive Courts, But Some States Could Adopt," appearing in the May 14, 2024, posting of Insurance Journal. The article recaps Diana's presentation at the Target Markets Program Administrators Association's meeting in Tampa on May 13, 2024, examining the Federal Trade Commission's recent ban on noncompete agreements slated to take effect on or around September 1, 2024. Diana observes that while challenges are already underway, "We see the FTC action as a blueprint for other states." Diana points out that whether the noncompete agreement ban survives legal scrutiny, the FTC rule does not bar non-solicitation agreements or arrangements known as "garden leave," permitting employers to keep an ex-employee on the payroll while prohibiting contact with clients and other employees at the firm for a specified period. Diana underscores, "That's a strong tool to have" as an alternative to traditional non-competes.