Our blog offers practical insight into New York non-compete agreements, non-solicitation clauses, trade secret disputes, and restrictive covenant litigation. Whether you are an employee planning your next career move or an employer trying to protect client relationships and confidential information, these articles help explain how courts evaluate enforceability, defenses, and remedies in plain English.
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How a TRO Bid in a NY Noncompete Case Failed - MiserablyIn a recent decision, a Suffolk County company got shut out on their non-compete claim against a former employee, explains NY noncompete lawyer Jonathan Cooper
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The Toughest - & Most Important - Decision Facing a LitigantThere is one crucial decision that continually faces a litigant, explains New York business litigation attorney Jonathan Cooper
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Is Criticism of Senate's Non-Compete MOVE Bill Valid?A recent bill proposed by Senators Franken and Murphy seeking to ban non-competes for low-wage employees has spurred a great deal of criticism. Is it valid?
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Why Injunction Isn't Automatic, Even When Noncompete Says SoJust because an employment agreement grants the employer the right to an injunction for violation of a non-compete doesn't mean they'll get it in court
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Court: Generic Marketing Methods Not Protected by NoncompeteJust because a noncompete clause says an activity is prohibited doesn't necessarilymake it so, says NY noncompete attorney Jonathan Cooper
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WSJ: Why Signing a Noncompete Without Planning is DangerousJust over a year ago, a Wall Street Journal article provided horror stories of middle-aged employees who didn't plan properly regarding their noncompetes
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How Much Justice Can You Afford?Too often, the results of a case are dictated by the parties' finances rather than right and wrong, explains New York business litigation attorney Jonathan Cooper
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Employee Fired After Old Job Threatens Suit Over NoncompeteA former employee was fired from the new job after his old employer threatened suit over his noncompete. He sued for tortious interference.
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It's Not a Lie if You Believe ItThere are some attorneys who lose all objectivity when representing their client, and that can lead to bad results, explains Jonathan Cooper
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What Courts May Do To An Employee Who Violates a Non-CompeteIf you were wondering, "What are some of the worst things a court can do if I violate a non-compete?", a Texas court has now answered that question.
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Why Restraining Orders Are Crucial in a Non-Compete CaseRestraining orders, or "TROs" are often a critical consideration in non-compete cases, explains Nassau County, New York non-compete attorney Jonathan Cooper
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How Some Employers Are Taking Non-Competes Way Too FarA recent NY Times article highlights how some employers have taken non-compete agreements way too far, binding low-level employees from seeking better jobs.