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The Economics of Noncompete Clauses
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Chris Young Proves He Has Run Out of Patience With Sweeping Rangers Changes
In an interview last week with Rangers beat reporter Evan Grant, Rangers president Chris Young said, “We cannot continue to perform like this and expect to be a winning team.” In other words, things have to change. And change it has. Rangers column: It's fair to say Chris Young is running out of patience with the offense.
1 Highlight and Lowlight From Rangers' Season So Far Entering May
Now over one month into the season, the storylines surrounding this Texans Rangers team continue to build. And they, much like fans, are trying to figure things out. The offense has been mostly abysmal thus far despite coming up for air a couple of times. The pitching has been incredible, being second in all of baseball in starting pitching ERA, with opposing hitters hitting .227.
Rangers' Lineup Change Could Give Texas Big Spark to End April Strong
The Texas offense had its best showing of the season Tuesday night in Sacramento, pumping 4 homers and scoring 8 runs, both season highs. The temporary home for the Athletics has shown to be one of the more hitter-friendly parks in all of baseball, coming in at number 2 in terms of park factor. So what a time for Bruce Bochy to break out a fresh new lineup to get the boys going. The most notable change was Marcus Semien getting bumped down to the 5 spot, being replaced by Josh Smith.
Promising Ranger Has Earned a Roster Spot After Recent Play
There have not been many pleasant surprises regarding the Texas Rangers' offense in 2025, but Dustin Harris has raised some eyebrows since coming up to the big league squad. Harris, who made his MLB debut last season playing just two games, has gotten his first real crack at the big leagues. Filling in at left for Wyatt Langford, Harris has made a case for consistent playing time moving forward, even with Langford set to return at any moment.
Rangers Pitchers' Incompetence in 1 Area Driving Fans Crazy
The Rangers have issues right now when it comes to the bats. But none is driving fans crazy like the lack of controlling the run game. Amid the rough start for the Ranger bats, the pitching staff, for the most part, has been holding it down, manufacturing wins despite the lack of run support. That being said, they have been terrible in a niche part of the game that is killing this team on a nightly basis: controlling the run game.
Rangers' Start to the Season Looks Much Worse in Advanced Metrics
It's bad... but going into the weeds and metrics doesn't make things any better. What are they saying, and what is my panic meter at now, 16 games into 2025? 3,2,1… no it is not a countdown but instead, the Texas Rangers' run totals for their first divisional series over the weekend against the Mariners. With the ugly showing in Seattle, the Rangers are now 26th in batting average (.208) and dead last in OBP (.267) in all of baseball while averaging just 3.1 runs a game.
Why Rangers Will Beat the Mariners in Weekend Series
It is the first AL West matchup of the 2025 season for the Texas Rangers against who could be their main competition for a division title. The Rangers look to bounce back after their first series loss of the season in the first divisional matchup of the year in Seattle against the Mariners. Seattle is off to a 5-8 start as the star-studded rotation has been a bit underwhelming early on in 2025.
In a Lineup Full Of Studs, Josh Jung is Still the Catalyst for the Rangers
In a lineup that features Semien, Seager, Langford, and Garcia, Jung is the straw that stirs the drink. The Rangers have had one of the deeper lineups in all of baseball since the start of the 2023 season. Marcus Semien and Corey Seager both have been a constant at the top since coming to Texas while Adolis Garcia, Jonah Heim, Josh Smith, and others have given the order a sense of depth that ranks among MLB’s best.
Inflation, Jobs, and Labor: Who Will Be the New De
Newswise — As the Democratic Party prepares for the upcoming election, the focus shifts to the economic challenges the new nominee will inherit. With key issues such as inflation, job market dynamics, and labor conditions at the forefront, the party's choice of candidate will significantly impact how these challenges are addressed.
Employment restrictions on resource transferability and value appropriation from employees
1 INTRODUCTION Many valuable resources of firms—information, client relationships, and capabilities—are accessible to, and often are embedded in, their workers. Because workers can move or otherwise share such resources, firms face the risk of those resources leaking to their competitors (Campbell et al., 2012; Coff, 1997; Mawdsley & Somaya, 2016).
Josh Smith is the Latest Utility Man to Step Up for Texas in Josh Jung's Absence
Now a week or so following the Josh Jung news and as the Rangers young middle-of-the-order bat got upgraded to the 60-day IL with a wrist fracture another utility man is stepping up for Texas. Last year, Ezekiel Duran and Travis Jankowski most notably stepped up in response to injuries. Now, early on in the 2024 season, Josh Smith is the next man up and continues to show this club's best attribute. Next man up.
5 Important Takeaways from the Rangers' Opening Series Against the Cubs
The Rangers opened the 2024 season with some flare taking 2 out of 3 from the Cubs thanks to a Jonah Heim walk-off and an 11-2 boat race in game 2. Even with dropping the getaway Sunday afternoon game, Texas looks promising for the early goings in 2024. Here are five takeaways from the Rangers opening series.
4 Texas Rangers Predictions Before Opening Day 2024
We made it guys. Opening day is finally here and it is time for the Texas Rangers to hang a banner, get those rings, and begin their 162-game campaign. Now, with opening day just hours away, it is time for some predictions on how the 2024 season will go for the defending world champions. #1: Lineup Who knows what Bochy has up his sleeve for opening day; and now with Langford and Carter both in the mix has thrown another wrench into lineup construction in the best way possible.
First Evidence on the Use of Training Repayment Agreements in the US Labor Force
Similar to noncompete clauses in employment contracts, training repayment agreements, which require employees to pay back their employers for firm-sponsored training if they quit early, can impede worker mobility and reduce competition in labor markets. The authors document the pervasiveness of these provisions and suggest directions for future research. Regulatory scrutiny of the fine print of employment contracts has reached a fever pitch.
Rangers With a Good Showing in MLB Top 100 Players
Over the past month MLB Network has been releasing its top 100 players entering into the 2024 regular season. Following #1-10 being released earlier this week, we can now look at the full list and judge guilt-free on where our beloved Rangers ended up. The Rangers are among the most represented in the American League tallying five players to crack the list with Nathanial Lowe, Nathan Eovaldi, Adolis Garcia, Marcus Semien, and Corey Seager.
3 Rangers Offseason Regrets That Could Prevent Repeating as World Series Champions
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3 Rangers Offseason Regrets That Could Prevent Repeating as World Series Champions
As Spring Training for the defending world champions gets underway and the offseason coming to an end. It is time to take a sober look at decisions by the Rangers front office as they move into the sustainability portion of the rebuild to avoid becoming the latest one-year wonder. By Evan Starr | 11:39 AM EST Coming off a World Series title win, interest in the Rangers' offseason was as high as ever almost to a fault.
What, If Anything, Can be Done After Yet Another Cowboys Collapse?
As Dallas enters the 2024 offseason a few weeks early for the 28th straight season, the organization has more questions than answers. By Evan Starr | 8:00 AM EST Well that happened. The ultimate collapse and now the Dallas Cowboys enter the 2024 offseason in dissaray with a ton of questions. Will Mike McCarthy be back? Does Dan Quinn take a head coaching job, and is that a bad thing for Dallas? What, if anything, needs to be done with Dak's contract? And many, many more.
Why Has Dak Prescott Been Completely Forgotten in the MVP Race?
Just a couple of weeks ago, Dak Prescott was the favorite to win the NFL MVP. Coming off of a dominant win in Arlington against the Philadelphia Eagles -- a game where Dak put up the usual 271 yards and 2 touchdowns -- Prescott was the odds-on favorite. Suddenly, Lamar Jackson is at -20000 to win the award according to FanDuel with Prescott at +1600. Lamar is just assumed to be the sure-fire favorite who''ll win the 2023 MVP. But are we sure it is this lopsided?
Where Does CeeDee Lamb's 2023 Rank Among Greatest Receiving Seasons in Cowboys History?
It's no secret that CeeDee Lamb established his elite wide receiver status with the regular season he posted. Lamb was easily a top 2 pass-catcher in the NFL and an Offensive Player of the Year candidate. Capped off by a 227-yard performance against Detroit and a 2-touchdown showing in the nation's capital; What Lamb not only put up one of the better seasons by a Dallas Cowboys pass-catcher of all time but solidified the legendary #88 on his back.
Adrian Beltré Looking Strong for Hall of Fame Induction
122 MLB Hall of Fame ballots have been made public, so what does that mean for our beloved Adrian Beltré? By Evan Starr | Jan 5, 2024 Voting for the 2024 MLB Hall of Fame class has closed as all ballots have been collected via the Baseball Writers Association of America.
4 Overlooked Free-Agents the Rangers Can Still Sign in 2024
As the calendar turns to 2024, there are still plenty of free agents still on the market that could fill the Rangers' needs this coming season. Some big names are still available (Montgomery, Hader, Stroman), but it's the overlooked names that could contribute to a Rangers repeat. Here are 5 overlooked free-agents still on the market for the Rangers in 2024. 1. Jordan Hicks Hicks is the definition of a high-upside guy that can light up the radar gun.
Dan Quinn Comments on Head-Coaching Rumors as Offseason Nears
Rumors on Dan Quinn leaving Dallas in the offseason are once again circling America's team and the NFL. Of course, that's no surprise to Cowboys fans. It has become a yearly tradition that rumors of his departure pop up ever since he arrive and transformed the Dallas defense. And to be honest, it has felt inevitable over the past couple of seasons that Quinn would eventually leave leave for another head coaching gig.
Rangers Named Frontrunner in Josh Hader Sweepstakes
Josh Hader remains a free agent, but that does not mean he is not demanding interest from multiple suitors around the league. Via Jim Bowden of CBS Sports; there are three primary teams at play in the Hader sweepstakes. The New York Yankees, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Texas Rangers.
RGIII Reveals the One Big Change Cowboys Need to Make
Robert Griffin II had some eye-opening thoughts on America's Team this week on Get Up on ESPN. By Evan Starr | 5:52 PM EST What can the Cowboys do to win the Super Bowl? Well, RGIII seems to think the answer lies within the mindset of the football team and it is hard to disagree with him. Via Get UP on ESPN, the former Heisman winner and star quarterback laid out his thoughts the only way Robert Griffin III knows how.
Rangers-Clayton Kershaw Rumors Emerge Again
The Texas Rangers' quiet offseason could pick up in a hurry following the latest Clayton Kershaw rumors. By Evan Starr | 11:33 AM EST Christmas has come and gone and the Texas Rangers remain fairly quiet in the free-agency market. But as the offseason carries on, Texas has been linked to another aging, and injured, free agent. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Texas Rangers are "continuing their pursuit" of Clayton Kershaw, whom they have been interested in numerous times in the past.
3 Cowboys on the Nice List (& 2 on the Naughty List) This Christmas
Christmas time is here and the question has to be asked. Who is waking up Christmas morning to everything they want, and who is getting a lump of coal? Here is the Dallas Cowboys naughty and nice list for 2023. By Evan Starr | Dec 22, 2023 Christmas is right around the corner and playoff football is right there with it. Just three games remain in the Dallas Cowboys regular season, and they already find themselves with 10 wins, a third-straight playoff berth, and tied at the top of the NFC East.
3 Rangers on the Nice List (& 2 on the Naughty List) This Christmas
Christmas time is here and the question has to be asked. Who is waking up Christmas morning to everything they want, and who is getting a lump of coal? Here is the Texas Ranger's naughty and nice list for 2023. By Evan Starr | 12:34 PM EST Christmas came a few months early for Ranger fans with an unforgettable gift that not even Santa can top no matter what he puts under the tree.
Rangers on the Verge of Fumbling Montgomery Extension
The Texas Rangers seem to be dragging their feet when it comes to Jordan Montgomery. The 30-year-old left-hander is making his rounds and patiently waiting as his free agency stock is higher than ever and continues to rise. As more time passes, the potential x-factory for the Rangers' offseason and the saving grace from their World Series run is only going to get more and more difficult to acquire.
Bills Exposed a Worrying Cowboys Truth in Week 15 Blowout
The Dallas Cowboys were dominated in every facet of the game in week 15 in Buffalo. Just looking at the box score it is obvious the complete domination that took place on the field Sunday afternoon and there are several things to be concerned about as we enter the final three weeks of the regular season. But one thing the Bills exposed over four quarters has been brewing all season long, and it threatens to be the demise of this Cowboys team.
Noncompete Clauses: A Policymaker’s Guide through the Key Questions and Evidence
In the wake of growing anecdotal and empirical evidence, the centuries-old debate over how to regulate noncompete clauses has hastened towards a contentious resolution: ban them. These post-employment restrictions, known simply as “noncompetes,” prohibit departing workers from starting or joining a competing firm for a period of time and often in a circumscribed geographic area.
Jobs after Dobbs: How Public Support for Female Employees Both Helped and Hurt Some Employers After Roe v. Wade Was Overturned
Key points: Hundreds of employers announced support for reproductive healthcare, including covering out-of-state employee travel for abortions, following the June 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court ruling overturning the federal right to abortion established in Roe v. Wade. Employers that announced these policies saw an 8% increase in clicks on their job postings compared with similar jobs at similar employers who did not announce a policy.
Eagles softball falls to Marshall
The Morehead State Eagles were defeated by the Marshall Thundering Herd in a close 4-2 contest Wednesday. The Eagles started the game down one after giving up a run in the top of the first, giving up another run in the top of the third inning, to go down 2-0. The Eagles answered back with a Kirya Kingery’s home run that brought in two runs to tie the game at two each.
Eagles win series opener against Canisius
The Morehead State Eagles defeated the Canisius College Golden Griffins 18-4 Thursday night, to take the opener of a 3-game series. The Eagles were fueled by an explosive 5th inning where they scored 6 runs with 2 home runs and 4 total on the day. Morehead State went down early as they started the 4th inning down 2-4. That’s when the Eagles got hot from the plate, scoring 16 unanswered runs to put them up by 14 by the end of the game.
Franchise owners are colluding to suppress Minnesota workers’ wages
by Aaron Sojourner, Minnesota Reformer March 31, 2023 In many Minnesota franchises, franchise owners within the same franchise agree not to hire from each other, keeping wages down and profits up. It is already illegal for non-franchise business owners to use this anti-competitive strategy to limit workers’ freedom. Minnesota legislators are moving to close a franchise-owners loophole, via bills (SF2216/HF1831) championed by Rep. Emma Greenman, DFL-Minneapolis, and Sen. Alice Mann, DFL-Edina.
Companies Say They Need Noncompete Clauses. Here’s How We Know That’s Not True.
Employers say they need noncompete clauses in order to protect their trade secrets and confidential information. But do they put their money where their mouth is? Research we conducted suggests that they don’t. Noncompete clauses prohibit workers from being able to take a job with a company that competes with their current employer.
What an FTC Noncompete Ban Could Mean for Workers and Businesses
Topics subscribe-icon Subscribe Permissions and PDF Share In January, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission proposed a ban on noncompete clauses in employment contracts. In addition to barring new noncompete agreements with employees and independent contractors, the rule would require employers to rescind existing ones.
Morehead goes green
A student-led club fights fora greener future for Morehead State. Evergreen was founded by Kennedy Little, a legal studies and agribusiness major,with the goal of keeping Morehead’s environment clean by promoting the importance of being environmentally friendly. The organization hosts events that teach students to be conscious of how their actions affect the planet.
Booming, balanced Cowboys offense is their ticket to the post-season Original
Ever since Dak Prescott’s return in week seven against the Detroit Lions the Dallas Cowboys are averaging 33.8 points per game in five games, which is the most in the NFL during that span. In the five games with Cooper Rush at the helm, Dallas averaged 21.4 points a game. Prescott has been great since his return, throwing for 10 touchdowns in the five games, 1,259 yards, and has a season QBR of 61.9 which is sixth in the league. Proving that he was just what the Cowboys needed.
Where does CeeDee Lamb stack up against other no. 1 wide receivers?
The Cowboys made it clear before the season that CeeDee Lamb was to be the featured No. 1 wide-out for this offense moving forward. Coming off a plus 1,000-yard season in 2021 with six touchdowns, the new 88 looked to be ready to be the guy in Dallas. Halfway through 2022 Lamb has put together a respectable year with 535 yards and three touchdowns and leads the Cowboys in receiving en route to their 6-2 record, but has yet to go over 100 yards in a game.
Like it or not, it’s time to give the front office credit
All of a sudden the Cowboys have won three straight games and sit at 3-1 after a nightmare start week one against Tampa Bay that had fans melting down. A lot has gone right for the Cowboys over the past three weeks and it is no accident, the roster that Jerry, Stephen, and Will McClay have put together is deep, complete, and proving fans wrong. The powers that be inside the front office made unpopular decisions over the offseason.
Micah Parsons Continues To Show He Is A Generational Talent Original
Micah Parsons was a huge factor in the Dallas Cowboys' big win on Sunday afternoon against the Cincinnati Bengals. He finished with two sacks to go along with eight QB pressures and a 22.9% pass-rush win percentage in the week two matchup. This comes after another two-sack performance against the Buccaneers in week one. Putting Parsons in elite company with Charles Haley, DeMarcus Ware, and DeMarcus Lawrence as the only Cowboys players to record multiple sacks in the first two games of a season.
Work-from-anywhere as a public policy: 3 findings from the Tulsa Remote program
For decades, the geography of work in the United States has faced a seemingly intractable problem. On the one hand, agglomeration economies and the rise of large cities1 have led to smaller towns experiencing stark brain drain.
The Ties that Bind Workers to Firms: No-Poach Agreements, Noncompetes, and Other Ways Firms Create and Exercise Labor Market Power
Collusive no-poach agreements are per se illegal, but noncompete clauses are not. Recent research casts doubt on the rationale for this legal distinction and the Biden administration is considering banning noncompetes. But if the Biden administration does so, it must also be ready to consider the potential anticompetitive effects of alternative arrangements, which can also effectively and in some cases more strongly bind workers to firms. Does antitrust have a labor market problem?
Fungal-Bacterial Cooccurrence Patterns Differ between Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Nonmycorrhizal Fungi across Soil Niches
Research Article Mengting Maggie Yuan, Anne Kakouridis, Evan Starr, Nhu Nguyen, Shengjing Shi, Jennifer Pett-Ridge, Erin Nuccio, Jizhong Zhou, Mary Firestone Stephen J. Giovannoni, Editor DOI: 10.1128/mBio.03509-20 ABSTRACT Soil bacteria and fungi are known to form niche-specific communities that differ between actively growing and decaying roots.
Low-Wage Workers and the Enforceability of Noncompete Agreements
We exploit the 2008 Oregon ban on noncompete agreements (NCAs) for hourly-paid workers to provide the first evidence on the impact of NCAs on low-wage workers. We find that banning NCAs for hourly workers increased hourly wages by 2%–3% on average.
Banning Noncompete Agreements Benefits Low-Wage Workers
Examining the effects of a 2008 ban on noncompete agreements for low-wage workers in Oregon, a recent paper finds that the ban increased average hourly workers’ wages by up to 6 percent. In a moment of deep political polarization and weak income growth for the lowest-earning workers, bipartisan agreement is coalescing around one way to raise wages: ban employment provisions which prohibit low-wage workers from joining or starting competing firms (often referred to as noncompete agreements).
The Use, Abuse, and Enforceability of Non-Compete and No-Poach Agreements
By Evan Starr, Assistant Professor, University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business Policymakers from across the political spectrum have zeroed in on non-competes and no-poach agreements as contributors to the steady decline of the United States’ storied economic dynamism.
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