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

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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 Supreme Court Delivers Clear Message to Employers Regarding Restrictive Covenants in Employment Agreements

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In a case of first impression, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently held that an employee may challenge an employment agreement containing a restrictive covenant for lack of consideration, even though the agreement...more

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Holds Uniform Written Obligations Act Does Not Allow Employer To Enforce Noncompete Unsupported By...

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In Socko v. Mid-Atlantic Systems of CPA, Inc. (No. J-40-2015), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled on an issue of first impression: whether the state’s Uniform Written Obligations Act (“UWOA”) allows employers to enforce a...more

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