Browse our blog posts on New York non-compete agreement infromation.
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Can Noncompete Agreements Subject Employers to Criminal Exposure?The US Department of Justice brought a criminal action against rival companies based on their use of restrictive covenants, signaling this is just the beginning
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In Stunning Reversal of Trial Court, Appellate Division Issues TRO and Enforces NoncompeteIn a stunning reversal of a trial court, on May 26, 2022, NY's Appellate Division, First Department issued a TRO, enforcing a noncompete on a former executive
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How Ambiguous Noncompete Agreements Can Jack Up Your Legal Bills (Among Other Things)A May 18, 2022 decision from a PA federal court serves as a cautionary tale as to why you don't want your noncompete agreements to be ambiguous
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Ex-Exec Sues for Legal Fees to Defend the Very Lawsuit Old Employer Brought Against HimIn an unusual case, a former executive sued his old employer to recover the legal fees he incurred in defending the lawsuit the company brought against him
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Federal Court Awards $1.6 Million in Lost Profits Due to Breach of a NoncompeteIn a March 28 ruling, a Massachusetts Federal court awarded $1.6 million in damages for lost profits flowing from the breach of a noncompete agreement
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The Downside to Taking an Active Role in Contract DraftingTo be sure, there are benefits to taking an active role regarding a contact's terms. But there is a decided downside to it as well.
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How CA Remains the Most Anti-Noncompete State in the CountryA few statutory provisions establish why California remains the undisputed heavyweight champion of states fighting to outlaw restrictive covenants.
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Ontario's Outlaws Non-Competes for Non-ExecutivesWith its 2021 Working for Workers Act, Bill 27, Ontario banned non-compete agreements for non-executives, except in limited cases
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Illinois' Freedom to Work Act Alters the State's Noncompete Laws in Some Significant WaysAs of January 1, 2022 Illinois' Freedom to Work Act makes some significant changes in the state's noncompete laws.
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Gov. Hochul Has Proposed a Flat Ban on Anti-Poaching. Here's Why it May be a Huge ConcernIn her state of the State book, NY Gov. Hochul suggested she would be seeking a limited ban on non-competes. Will that become law?
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Trial Court Went Too Far When it Extended the Noncompete Beyond its Contractual Limit, Says Appeals CourtA Georgia appeals court recently held that the trial court, in extending the noncompete beyond its contractual term, just went too far.
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Why I Offered To Defend This Employee Pro Bono Against a Potential Non-Compete ClaimI was recently contacted about a potential non-compete matter. Looking at the agreement, I immediately offered to defend the employee pro bono.