The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a public inquiry aimed at reducing regulations deemed anti-competitive, following a similar effort by the U.S. Department of Justice last month. This inquiry comes amidst ongoing discussions about noncompete agreements, particularly as the FTC's ban on such agreements remains uncertain. In Virginia, recent legislation has expanded the prohibition of non-compete agreements for non-exempt employees and strengthened the ban for low-wage workers. The FTC is also seeking public suggestions on which anti-competitive regulations to eliminate, indicating a broader push for competitive market conditions.