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Non-compete Agreements
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Trading Secrets
Rewarding Loyalty, Not Protecting an Investment: Texas Court Extends Forfeiture-for-Competition Rule Beyond Executive Compensation
By Jesse M. Coleman, Eron Reid
Texas law draws a narrow line between a covenant that restricts an employee’s ability to compete and an incentive that rewards the employee for choosing not to do so. In…
Law and the Workplace
The Next Wave of Restrictive Covenants Litigation: When Function Matters More Than Form
By Steven J. Pearlman, Brenna McLean
A consequential noncompete may be the one that’s not called a noncompete at all. It may appear as a confidentiality clause that prevents an employee from using the knowledge needed…
WSNYC Blog: The Latest in Employment Law
Are Non-Competes Enforceable in New York City and State in 2026? What’s Lawful and What Isn’t
By Christopher Q. Davis, Managing Partner, Working Solutions Law FirmLast updated: October 2026The short answer Yes, but only if they’re reasonable. As of October 2026, New York has no statewide…
Florida Eminent Domain Law Blog
How to Protect Trade Secrets Before an Employee Walks Out the Door
Knowing how to protect trade secrets matters most before anyone resigns. Once a sales director or lead engineer gives notice, three things shape your options: the agreements they signed, the…
Littler Publications, Press, and Events
Banning non-competes is a hollow victory — firms will just ramp up gardening leave
Banning non-competes is a hollow victory — firms will just ramp up gardening leave As Prime Minister Burnham mulls curbing non-competes, Mark Callaghan says many employers view these provisions as…
The Faculty Lounge
Taboo Trades: “NIL Buyouts, Liquidated Damages, and Disguised Noncompetes with Dave Hoffman.”
By Kim Krawiec
College sports is experimenting with a new contractual device: transfer-triggered “buyouts” in athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements. Are these provisions legitimate estimates of a school’s difficult-to-measure losses, or…
Thomson Reuters Law Blog
What are best practices for drafting employment contracts?
By Jamesju
Highlights Strong employment contracts combine essential clauses, state-specific provisions, and precise plain language to reduce ambiguity and disputes. Non-compete rules vary widely by state and keep shifting, so consider alternatives…
Trading Secrets
Illinois Attorney General’s Equinox Action Signals High Stakes for Non-Compete Compliance
By Marcus Mintz
Illinois employers now have a concrete measure of the risks associated with systemic noncompliance with the Illinois Freedom to Work Act. On October 9, 2026, the Illinois Attorney General announced…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Massachusetts Federal Court Enforces Noncompete Against Former Executive Employee
By By: Michael Clarkson, Kathryn Couture
Quick Hits A Massachusetts federal judge enforced Fresenius’s noncompete agreement against a former supply chain executive who accepted employment with Vantive, a direct competitor, finding that the agreement adequately identified…
Florida Eminent Domain Law Blog
Enforcing a Non-Compete Agreement in Florida: What Employers Can Do
When a former employee breaks a non-compete agreement in Florida, the employer’s options include an injunction, money damages, claims against the new employer, and a possible award of attorney’s fees.…