Non-Competes, Stock Agreements & Escape Clauses – A Recent Case from the NDNY
A recent decision out of the Northern District of New York is a fantastic example of the thorough, methodical process all courts should bring to
A recent decision out of the Northern District of New York is a fantastic example of the thorough, methodical process all courts should bring to
Over the past several years, we have witnessed an explosion in non-compete litigation. This conclusion is not only based on anecdotal evidence, but also on
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
[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
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,
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
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
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
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
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