Employment Contract, Non-Compete Agreements

Navigating through the Challenging German Employment Law Framework for Japanese Companies Doing Business in Germany

by Lutz Hoheisel | Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 4/23/2013

In This Presentation: 1. Employment law in Germany – General facts 2. The Employee 3. Overview on German social security system 4. Dismissal of employees 5. Managerial authority 6. Modification of...more

Supreme People Court's Interpretation on Employment Law Issues

by Sharon Xu | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 3/22/2013

Employers need be aware of a recent interpretation issued by the PRC Supreme Court which clarifies a number of employment issues related to service year, non-competition, amendment to employment contract and employment...more

My Thoughts on Michigan's Proposed Non-Compete Legislation

by Kenneth Vanko | Clingen Callow & McLean, LLC on 2/27/2013

What do Michigan and New Hampshire have in common, besides being two more states Mitt Romney couldn't carry? They have proposed or enacted legislation that restricts the use of so-called "afterthought" non-competes. This...more

Employment Flash - February 2013

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/26/2013

In This Issue: - Ohio Supreme Court Reverses Decision on Surviving Merger Entity’s Ability to Enforce Noncompetition Agreements - “Sweet” Decision for California Employers: Court Approves Time Rounding in Case...more

Broad Federal Policy Favors Arbitration Agreements, Can Extend to Non-Parties

by Kenneth Vanko | Clingen Callow & McLean, LLC on 2/25/2013

With the Supreme Court last year strengthening the case for the arbitratrion of non-compete disputes, count me in as one who is fairly confident we're going to see businesses utilizing such clauses more in employment and...more

Non-Compete / Non-Solicit Covenants: Ontario Court of Appeal Provides Guidance on Requirements for Enforceability

by Gerard Kennedy, David Stamp | Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 2/7/2013

The Ontario Court of Appeal’s February 5, 2013 decision in Martin v. ConCreate USL Limited Partnership, 2013 ONCA 72 analyzes the non-competition and non-solicitation covenants applying to a former company President (Martin)....more

Covenants Not to Compete: Yes, They Can Be Enforceable

by Mark Neuberger | Foley & Lardner LLP on 1/23/2013

Attorneys are often asked by both employers and executives, “Are these non-competes even enforceable?” In most states, the answer is “yes,” provided they are done correctly....more

Intellectual Property Rights Include Protection for Trade Secrets

by Robert L. Guehl on 12/21/2012

Many businesses rely on keeping trade secrets confidential. Coca-Cola has successfully kept their formula secret for many years. Apple and Samsung have been embroiled in a lengthy trade secret battle over phones and tablets....more

Employment Agreements Under Fire: NLRB Continues To Act In The Name Of Protected Activity

by Melissa A. Silver, Beth P. Zoller | XpertHR - Partnered with LexisNexis on 12/19/2012

In an advice memorandum, the Office of the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) demonstrated that it continues to consider the issue of protected concerted activity to be at the forefront and that it...more

Health Law Alert: Special Focus: Antitrust: Renown Health-FTC Antitrust Agreement: Guidance for Hospitals Acquiring and Employing...

by Ober|Kaler on 9/17/2012

Renown was represented in the agencies' investigation and the ensuing settlement negotiations by Ober/Kaler principal Bill Berlin, a member of the firm's Antitrust and Competition Group. On August 6, 2012, Renown...more

Kentucky Court Summarizes Non-Compete Reasonableness Factors

by Kenneth Vanko | Clingen Callow & McLean, LLC on 9/12/2012

I found a recent decision from the Court of Appeals of Kentucky to be somewhat interesting in its discussion of what factors bear on the issue of a non-compete's reasonableness....more

Federal Trade Commission Settles with Healthcare Group over Recent Acquisitions of Cardiologists

by King & Spalding on 8/7/2012

On August 6, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) agreed by a vote of 5-0 to enter into proposed settlements with Renown Health regarding that group’s recent acquisitions of two cardiology groups in Reno, Nevada. The...more

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