Florida Non-Compete Agreements: Declaratory Judgments
This post discusses Florida non-compete agreements and declaratory judgments. As I have written previously on this blog, I believe declaratory judgments are an underutilized tool,
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Physician Non-Compete Agreements in Florida
In Florida, as in most states throughout the country, physician non-compete agreements are legal and enforceable. I often am critical of the use of non-compete
Florida Non-Compete Disputes – Don’t Forget the Counterclaims
Let’s talk about non-compete cases and counterclaims. Although I am based in Fort Lauderdale, I get calls from throughout Florida and beyond. Last week, I
Florida Non-Compete Agreements: Customers and Customer Lists
Under Florida Statute 542.332, legitimate business interests generally include confidential information, customer relationships or extraordinary investment in the employee’s training or education. The vast majority
Florida Non-Compete Agreements, Confidential Information and Trade Secrets
In today’s world, it seems like nearly every company in the United States has adopted a strategy of using aggressive non-compete agreements, regardless of whether
Florida Non-Compete Agreements: Responding to Cease & Desist Letters
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urVCwyCl-2U&w=420&h=315] Jonathan Pollard is a trial lawyer and litigator based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He focuses his practice on cases involving non-compete disputes, antitrust
Referral Relationships and Florida Non-Compete Agreements
In many non-compete cases, the plaintiff’s goal is to protect certain relationships. This often gives rise to questions about what types of relationships can be
Florida Court Upholds Non-Compete Agreement Against St. Petersburg Chef
In January, the Three Birds Tavern, a restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida, sued its former employee, chef Domenica Macchia, for breaching a non-compete agreement. Macchia,
Responding to Cease & Desist Letters: Reasonable Assurances
Most people who call my Fort Lauderdale office about a non-compete case do so after receiving a cease and desist letter from their former employer.
Florida 5th DCA Reaffirms Importance of Customer Relationships and Customer Goodwill
Florida’s 5th DCA has issued an opinion that reaffirms the importance of customer relationships and customer goodwill in non-compete cases. The decision breaks no new
