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Restrictive Covenants › Unjust Enrichment

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Seventh Circuit Rules Forfeiture-for-Competition Clauses Under Delaware Law Enforceable and Not Subject to Reasonableness Review

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In 2021, LKQ Corporation (LKQ) filed suit against Robert Rutledge, its former plant manager, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. LKQ alleged that Rutledge’s working for a competitor within nine...more

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Top Developments in Trade Secret Law

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In the ever-evolving landscape of intellectual property law, trade secrets have emerged as a crucial area of focus, particularly in light of recent uncertainties as to the enforceability of non-competes. Since August 2023,...more

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A Third Party in New Jersey May be Unable to Avoid Fee Awards Under an Exception to the American Rule

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As a cautionary tale, in Accounteks.Net, Inc. v. CKR Law, LLP, and Christian Montes, the New Jersey Appellate Court ruled on May 9, 2023, that, under an exception to the American Rule, a third party can be liable for...more

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Can I take Possession without a Lawsuit? - McGlinchey Commercial Law Bulletin - October 2022

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Discovery Rule under UTSA New Technology Products v. Scotts Miracle-Gro., 3d Dist. Union No. 2022-Ohio-3780. In this appeal, the Third Appellate District affirmed the trial court’s decision to grant summary judgment to...more

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Court Of Chancery Explains Scope Of Non-Compete Agreement

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Lyons Insurance Agency Inc. v. Wilson, C.A. 2017-0092-SG (September 28, 2018) - This is a good decision for its explanation of when a non-compete agreement will be enforced when it does not have a geographical limit....more

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Federal Court Rules Against Calzone Franchisor In Meaty Lawsuit Against Former Franchisee

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In a meaty decision involving the intersection of restrictive covenant and franchise law, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio recently denied a request by D.P. Dough Franchising, LLC (“D.P....more

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