Connecticut Bans Noncompetes, Eases Franchise Rules

CONNECTICUT BANS NONCOMPETES, EASES FRANCHISE RULES
[SOURCE: Broadcasting&Cable, AUTHOR: John Eggerton]
Connecticut has joined Arizona, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, and Washington as states that ban noncompete clauses in broadcaster contracts (California bans them in all industries), according o the American Federation of Television and Radio Employees, who had pushed for the law. The clauses prevent, say, an anchor at one station from leaving and immediately appearing on a competitor. Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell also signed a bill this week that makes it easier for competitors to cable to establish franchises in the state. Calling it an injection of healthy competitions, Gov Rell said that "Year after year, Connecticut residents have seen their monthly cable rates steadily climbing higher and higher. It is long past time we do something about that."
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