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Employer's Claim to Enforce Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Obligations Dismissed by Hong Kong Court

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In the recent case of Moxie Communications Limited v. Lai Cheuk Lok [2024] HKDC 1323, an employer (the "Company") sought to enforce two post-termination restrictive covenants ("PTRs") against a former employee (the...more

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Your Non-Compete and Trade Secrets To-Do List for August 2024

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Courts and lawmakers around the country are constantly refining the laws on non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements, which means employers need to stay up to speed in order to prevent unfair...more

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Singapore: Restrictive Covenants

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AT A GLANCE - Restrictive covenants are a common feature in an employment context, especially for senior employees with special trade connections or who have access to trade secrets....more

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Hong Kong: Restrictive Covenants

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Restrictive covenants with the sole aim of preventing competition will not be upheld by Hong Kong courts. In cases where there is a legitimate interest to be protected, restrictive covenants must be reasonable and not go...more

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Germany: Restrictive Covenants

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AT A GLANCE - Employees in Germany are subject to statutory non-competition and non-solicitation obligations during an employment relationship. Similar statutory restrictions apply to directors and board members as long as...more

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[Webinar] The Californication of Non-Compete Laws – Recent Changes That Impact All Employers Across The United States - June 26th,...

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Join us for an informative webinar on the latest developments in the non-compete agreement arena with two members of CDF’s Unfair Competition & Trade Secret Practice Group: Dan M. Forman, Chair, and Ashley A. Halberda who...more

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FTC Issues Final Rule Effectively Banning Workplace Non-Compete Agreements

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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by a vote of 3-2 approved and issued its final rule that effectively bans employers’ use of all non-compete agreements (with very limited exceptions). The final rule is...more

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#WorkforceWednesday: Latest Developments – Restrictive Covenants in the Health Care Industry - Employment Law This Week® -...

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This week, in our special Spilling Secrets podcast series on the future of non-compete and trade secrets law, we’re discussing the current state of restrictive covenants in the health care industry: Restrictive covenants are...more

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#WorkforceWednesday: Non-Compete Law Update – Key Developments from 2023 - Employment Law This Week® - Spilling Secrets Podcast

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This week, we bring you our special Spilling Secrets podcast series on the future of non-compete and trade secrets law: The year 2023 was significant for trade secret and non-compete law, full of enforcement actions and...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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#WorkforceWednesday: Restrictive Covenants Around the World - Challenges for Multinational Employers - Employment Law This Week® -...

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This week, we bring you our special Spilling Secrets podcast series on the future of non-compete and trade secrets law: Restrictive covenants, such as non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, are regulated differently...more

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50 State Desktop Reference - What Businesses Need to Know about Non-Competes and Trade Secrets Law

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Introduction - As we enter a new era of business landscape dynamics, Seyfarth Shaw is pleased to present the latest edition of our annual cornerstone publication. This comprehensive 50-State Non-Compete Desktop Reference,...more

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Wisconsin Legislature Proposes Joining Other States in Ban of Non-Compete Agreements

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On October 12, 2023, the Wisconsin legislature introduced Assembly Bill 481, which proposes the ban of employee non-compete agreements in the Badger State. Currently, employee non-compete agreements in Wisconsin are allowed...more

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Golden State Crackdown on Non-Competes: California Enacts Second Non-Compete Law To Curtail Use of Non-Competes With Employees

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California has done it again! We reported last month concerning California’s new non-compete law that furthers the state’s protections for employee mobility and seeks to void out of state employee non-compete agreements....more

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#WorkforceWednesday: Attention Employers - How to Protect Trade Secrets in California - Employment Law This Week® - Spilling...

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This week, we bring you our special Spilling Secrets podcast series on the future of non-compete and trade secrets law: California has some of the strongest regulations on restrictive covenants. How can employers in the...more

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New California Non-Compete Law Furthers the State’s Employee Mobility Protections and Seeks to Void Out of State Employee...

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On September 1, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that furthers the state’s protections for employee mobility and seeks to void out of state employee non-compete agreements. Specifically, the new law...more

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New Golden State Law To Create Gold Rush Litigation Testing Non-Compete Agreements

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For over two decades, California law concluded non-compete agreements are not enforceable in the context of employment, Edwards v. Anderson, 44 Cal.4th 937 (2008) and even created a public policy claim against employers...more

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Frequently Asked Questions About the FTC’s Proposal to Ban Non-Compete Agreements

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When the federal government proposed a rule that would ban most non-competition agreements, many employers lined up with questions and concerns about the scope of the proposal and what it might mean for their day-to-day...more

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6 Proactive Tips to Address Employee Defection Concerns Before a Crisis Unfolds

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It is often said that the best defense is a good offense. That is certainly true if you are an employer conducting a risk assessment of potential employee defections that could expose your company to losses of valuable...more

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#WorkforceWednesday: Spilling Secrets: Hiring from a Competitor? Don't Get Sued. - Employment Law This Week®

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This week, we introduce Spilling Secrets, a new monthly podcast series on the future of non-compete and trade secrets law. If you're hiring from a competitor amid the Great Resignation, one of your top priorities is not...more

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Going to Work for a Competitor? Tips to Avoid a Legal Dispute

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You’ve passed all the interviews. You’ve negotiated the salary. Finally, you receive the job offer. It’s a great opportunity. There’s only one problem: you’ll be going to work for your company’s direct competitor. It’s time...more

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[Ongoing Program] Noncompetition Agreements – An Endangered Species? What You Can Do to Protect Your Business Interests - April...

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Please join us for BakerHostetler’s The ‘New’ Normal: The State of Labor Relations and Employment Law Master Class. Our 9th Annual Master Class will be virtual again this year, as it was last year, due to the continuation of...more

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Forecast: March 2022 Edition

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Welcome to FP Forecast, a monthly outlook featuring Fisher Phillips thought leaders providing their insights into what employers can expect in 2022 and beyond. By following along each month, you’ll be in the best position to...more

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3 Key Reminders to Ensure Your Non-Compete Agreements are Effective and Enforceable in 2022

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Employers routinely rely on restrictive covenants, such as non-compete agreements and non-solicitation agreements, to remain competitive and protect important confidential information and trade secrets. However, in the past...more

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What Every North Carolina Employer Needs to Know About Restrictive Workplace Covenants (Part 3)

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This is the third Insight in a three-part series that discusses restrictive covenant agreements in North Carolina... This Insight will address considerations for enforcing restrictive covenant agreements on departing...more

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