NON-COMPETES
How to Negotiate a Fair Non-Compete Clause
Employers often seek to protect their competitive advantages in many industries by including non-compete clauses in employment contracts. These clauses are designed to restrict employees
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The FTC New Non-Compete Rule and Next Steps
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) made a major move yesterday when it issued a proposed final rule (“Final Rule”) banning almost all post-employment/engagement non-competition agreements
How Successful Companies Protect Their Interests and Thrive Without Non-Compete Agreements
To preface, this article is intended for owners, in-house counsel, and others in C-suite who have input into their company’s employment agreements. This article is
The Proposed “Non-Compete Clause Rule” Issued by the Federal Trade Commission Summary, Key Provisions & Recommended Next Steps
Prepared By: Cantrell Schuette, P.A. 1-877-858-6868 coordinator@caklegal.com On January 5, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent shock waves through the U.S. with the issuance
Michigan Court Holds Company’s Claims of Former Employees’ Alleged Conspiracy and Business Interference Lacked Sufficient Support, but Moves Forward with Claim of Alleged CFAA Violation
In November 2022, in a lawsuit called United Resin, Inc. v. John B. Los, et al., in the United States District Court for the Eastern
Michigan Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Former Employees and Industrial Manufacture in Trade Secret Misappropriation Case
In September 2022, in Dearborn Mid-West Company, LLC v. F M Sylvan, Inc., the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan granted
Michigan Trade Secret Law Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifies as a trade secret in Michigan? Michigan’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act (“UTSA”) defines a trade secret as information, including a formula, pattern, compilation,
Georgia’s New Business Court Strikes Down Physician Non-Compete Provision That Lacked Geographic Restrictions.
Georgia’s New Business Court Holds Physician Non-Compete and Non-Solicit Provisions that Did Not Contain Geographic Limitations were Unenforceable In early 2022, in a lawsuit called Steuer
“I’ve been sued to enforce a non-compete, non-solicitation, or non-disclosure agreement I signed with my former employer.” What happens next in Michigan?
You’ve just been sued by your former employer. They’re trying to stop you from working for your current employer or to shut down your new
Michigan Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are non-compete or non-solicitation agreements enforceable in Michigan? Yes, if the former employer can prove certain requirements as outlined below. 2. When is a