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So, You’re Saying There’s a Chance…5 Employer Takeaways to Enforce No-Hire Agreements

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In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania examined whether no-hire agreements (which, as their name suggests, prohibit one business from hiring employees from another business), are enforceable under...more

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Reappraisal Of Anti-Poaching And Non-Competes In Franchising (Part 2 Of 2)

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So yesterday I discussed some background related to anti-poaching and non-compete law. Today, I explain why the decision in Pittsburgh Logistics Systems provides a helpful analogue to franchising...more

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Avoid Broad "No Poaching" Agreements With Clients

A business’s employees are among its most valuable assets. Companies that provide professional services often run the risk that their clients may poach their employees. Think of information technology service providers,...more

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The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Takes Significant Step To Remove “Employers” From The List Of Species Protected from Poachers

Thanks to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, workers in the Commonwealth are now more likely to be considered “fair game” to other potential employers, even in the presence of an agreement otherwise between...more

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Non-Compete News: Open Season? Pennsylvania Supreme Court Invalidates No-Poach Provision Between Businesses

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In a recent decision and case of first impression, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court unanimously affirmed that a no-hire of employees provision between a business and its vendor was unenforceable because it constituted an...more

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decides Issue of First Impression on “No-Hire” (or “No-Poach”) Agreements

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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently decided an issue of first impression regarding “no-hire” (or “no-poach”) provisions in commercial contracts between two companies. In such agreements, one company agrees not to solicit...more

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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Provides A 7-Step Roadmap to Employers While Striking Down No-Hire Agreement

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In a decision resolving a dispute that has been pending for nearly five years, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania just voided a no-hire provision entered into by two companies that bound one of them from hiring former...more

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Reminds Employers To Get Employee Signatures On Covenants Before They Start Work

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The recruitment and onboarding process can be fast-paced as employers and recruits go back and forth on salary, title, benefits, and more. Sometimes an impending deadline pushes the parties to move quickly, such as the start...more

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Non-Compete News: Pennsylvania Adopts New Standard for Enforcing a Non-Compete Agreement Signed After the Start of the Employment...

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Executive Summary: Rejecting a bright-line test, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court ruled last week that a covenant not to compete executed by an employee after the first day of employment can be enforceable — even though no new...more

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PA Supreme Court Confirms “Magic” Language Cannot Save Otherwise Unenforceable Non-Compete Agreement

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently re-affirmed the principle that in order to have an enforceable non-compete agreement in Pennsylvania, the agreement must be supported by adequate consideration and that a statement...more

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Pennsylvania Still Requires Separate Consideration for Restrictive Covenant Agreements

In a much anticipated decision released on November 18, 2015, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania closed the door—if it was ever open—on any arguments doing away with the separate consideration required for restrictive covenant...more

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Pennsylvania’s Highest Court Rules Continuing Employment Insufficient Consideration for Non-Compete

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Do you have workers in Pennsylvania? If so, do you ask them to sign non-competes after they have already been employed with your company for some appreciable time? If you do, you may be obligated to provide them with...more

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules That Continued Employment Is Not Sufficient Consideration for Non-Competes Entered Into After the...

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In a landmark ruling of first impression, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently held that an employer’s non-competition covenant, which included the employee’s pledge not to challenge the covenant for inadequate...more

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