 As the judge has temporarily blocked a government ban on non-compete agreements, it was set to take effect in September. Transportation executive Jordan Cain celebrating the decision. Small businesses, startups are going to benefit tremendously for not having to work around non-competes. And the supporters of the ban, approved by the FTC earlier this year, argued non-compete agreements hurt workers and stifle innovation. A coalition of businesses sued the E arguing that the FTC overstepped its authority. The U.S. government is vowing to appeal.