This Article first appeared in The Journal Record, October 15, 2009.

In today’s economy, many companies have reduced their work forces to essential positions. When a key employee leaves to work either for the competition or to start a competing business, it can dramatically affect the bottom line. Don’t panic! Even in the absence of a confidentiality provision and an agreement not to solicit customers, employers have ways to fight back.

Article authored by McAfee & Taft attorney: Kathy R. Neal.