Podcast: What maritime employers need to know about noncompete agreements
Written by Heather Ervin
Laura Alaniz
As federal enforcement priorities shift and state laws continue to evolve, maritime employers are facing new questions about the use and enforceability of noncompete agreements.
In the latest episode of Marine Log‘s Listen Up! podcast, Editor in Chief Heather Ervin speaks with Laura Alaniz, an attorney with Liskow, about how recent regulatory developments are reshaping the conversation around noncompetes in the maritime industry.
The discussion examines the Federal Trade Commission’s move away from pursuing a broad ban on noncompete agreements in favor of a case-by-case enforcement approach. Alaniz explains what that shift means for maritime employers and workers, where companies are most likely to encounter legal challenges, and how businesses can balance protecting proprietary information and customer relationships without crossing into anticompetitive territory.
The episode also explores the role of state laws, particularly in maritime hubs such as Louisiana and Texas, and highlights practical steps companies can take to strengthen their agreements and reduce risk as the legal landscape continues to evolve.
Listen to the full episode of Listen Up! on Spotify or SoundCloud to learn more about the future of noncompete agreements and what maritime businesses should be considering now.
