Liz Claman Leaves CNBC: 90-Day Non-Compete Ends On Oct. 15

More reaction to the news that Liz Claman has left CNBC: An insider close to the situation says she talked about renewing her contract, but decided there were other places to go.

“She has to sit out a 90-day non-compete period,” the insider added.

90 days from July 17 would be October 15 — the same day Fox Business Network launches.

> Update: 10:50pm: A FBN spokesperson tells ICN that “We do not have a deal with Liz Claman at this time.” Interesting wording…

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