Non-Compete Enforceability

In this installshutterstock_543904594ment in Seyfarth’s 2016 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, International attorney Dominic Hodson focused on non-compete considerations from an international perspective. Dominic discussed general principals and recent international developments in non-compete issues around the globe. Companies who compete in the global economy should keep in mind these key points:

  • Requirements for enforceable restrictive covenants vary dramatically from jurisdiction


Continue Reading Webinar Recap! International Non-Compete Law Update

shutterstock_444377182According to The Boston Globe, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has publicly voiced his support for some restrictions on noncompete agreements, but he does not want to abolish them entirely. Specifically, Governor Baker supports the bill passed by the Massachusetts House of Representatives (discussed previously here), but not the far more restrictive bill passed by the Massachusetts Senate (discussed
Continue Reading Massachusetts Governor Supports Noncompete Reform, But Not Abolition

shutterstock_131276240As we last reported, just a few weeks ago, the Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously approved a non-compete bill that revised the original draft bill and addressed some of the business community’s concerns (such as the mandatory garden leave provision, prohibition on judicial reform of overbroad agreements, etc.). However, the Senate yesterday introduced a version that would dramatically curtail
Continue Reading One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Massachusetts Senate Reverses Course On Non-Compete Reform

shutterstock_394290406As a thank you to our valued readers, we are pleased to announce the webinar “Enforcing Non-Compete Provisions in Franchise Agreements” is now available as a podcast and webinar recording.

In Seyfarth’s seventh installment in its series of Trade Secrets Webinars,  Seyfarth attorneys John Skelton, James Yu and Dawn Mertineit focused on the importance of State specific non-compete laws
Continue Reading Webinar Recap! Enforcing Trade Secret and Non-Compete Provisions in Franchise Agreements