Sean Michael Aasen

Summary The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) are navigating jurisdictional challenges over how large electricity consumers, particularly data centers, connect to the transmission grid, with a final framework expected by the end of June 2026.

Porter Wright is pleased to announce the addition of Sean Aasen to the firm’s Washington D.C. office as Of Counsel in the Litigation Department. With extensive experience in all phases of litigation, Sean has a proven track record of success in handling complex legal issues and providing insightful legal strategies for his clients. Sean provides strategic counsel and representation in antitrust, consumer protection, and business litigation matters.

The FTC has taken its strongest actions yet to limit private contract terms limiting employees’ ability to work for competitors, both issuing a proposed rule barring most noncompete agreements and filing complaints and consent decrees with three companies prohibiting their specific noncompete provisions. Prudent employers should evaluate their own employment contracts to assess the risk of current enforcement actions and plan for future compliance if the proposed rule comes into effect.