Michigan Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are non-compete or non-solicitation agreements enforceable in Michigan? Yes, if the former employer can prove certain requirements as outlined below. 2. When is a
Category: Non-Compete & Non-Solicitation
Tampa Federal Court Says Move with Speed and Urgency to Win a Noncompete Preliminary Injunction
On February 7, 2022, a Tampa, Florida federal court cited delay and denied a preliminary injunction to a transportation management company seeking to enforce non-compete
Miami Appeals Court Issues Injunction Against Former Propane Company Sales Representative for Violating Non-Compete & Non-Solicit Agreement
On November 3, 2021, a Florida Court of Appeals reversed a trial court decision that a supplier of propane products and related services was not
Study Suggests Non-Competes Disproportionally Stifle Opportunities for Women
A recent article by Matt Marx, a business professor at Cornell University, suggests that non-competition agreements in the workplace disproportionately deter women from entrepreneurship. There
Georgia Non-Compete Agreement FAQs
1. Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Georgia? Under Georgia’s Restrictive Covenants Act, located at O.C.G.A. § 13-8-53 non-compete agreements – as opposed to non-solicit and non-disclosure
President Biden’s Executive Order of July 9, 2021 and its Impact on Non-Compete Agreements
On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14036, titled “Promoting Competition in the American Economy” The order is wide-ranging and addresses issues related
Legal advice on non-compete agreements and employees
Question 1: Could I get into trouble for hiring my ex-employer’s client for contract work? Generally, no. There is no law that prohibits someone from
Florida Court Enforces Non-Compete and Non-Solicit Agreements Against Tampa Physicians
Physicians who join physician groups are often required to sign employment agreements that contain restrictive covenants, such as…
Court in Jacksonville Florida Enforces Most Non-Compete Provisions Against Former Sales Rep of Veterinary Medical Supply Company
In September 2020, a federal trial court judge in Jacksonville, Florida granted a request by a veterinary orthopedic supply company…
Georgia Court Rules in Favor of Former Member of Financial Services Company in Non-Compete Lawsuit
In late September 2020, a Georgia Court of Appeals dismissed most of a non-compete lawsuit brought by a financial services…