Reconciling Florida Case Law on Physician Non-Compete Agreements: You Can’t
One of the biggest open questions of law in the State of Florida is the enforce-ability of physician non-compete agreements. To most people, that statement
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Florida Non-Compete Agreements: Declaratory Judgments – Geographic Scope
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eUmSOjjMjU&w=420&h=315] This is a video discussion of how declaratory judgment actions can sometimes be used to resolve non-compete disputes, or, substantially narrow the scope of
Medical Equipment Industry Remains a Hotbed of Non-Compete Litigation
Call it a trend. These days, non-compete litigation is everywhere: All across the country and in every industry imaginable. Some industries generate more non-compete litigation
Non-Compete Agreements, Forum Selection Clauses & Third Parties
When a person signs a non-compete agreement, either as part of an employment contract or in-connection with the sale of a business, that agreement invariably
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
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
The Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine in Florida and Beyond
In the world of non-compete and trade secret disputes, the doctrine of inevitable disclosure has long been a point of controversy and confusion. Simply put,
Florida Right to Work Law Does Not Mean What You Think It Means
Recently, I was quoted in the Tampa Bay Times in an article about a well-known St. Petersburg chef who was sued for violating the terms
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,
