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Tortious Interference Competition Breach of Contract

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Claims for Interference With At-Will Contracts Now Require Independently Wrongful Act

On August 3, 2020, the California Supreme Court held in Ixchel Pharma, LLC v. Biogen, Inc. that tortious interference with at-will contracts requires establishing wrongful conduct independent of interference itself. 9 Cal....more

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FRANCHISEE 101: Cannabiz Accounting

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Tax service franchisor, H&R Block, was recently vindicated in having terminated a franchisee for violating an in-term non-compete covenant. A United States District Court granted the franchisor summary judgment in Devore v....more

Butler Snow LLP

Competitor’s Privilege a Competitive Advantage? Only if there’s not improper means!

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Tennessee recognizes the tort of interference with prospective business relations. But there’s an exception for competitors. One who intentionally causes a third person not to enter into a prospective contractual...more

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