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Even smart people are dumb – #noncompetes #jobsecurity Google v. Uber
Even smart people are dumb – #noncompetes #jobsecurity Google v. Uber 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Forgive me, I use hashtags ironically. And this morning, after having read yet another article  about the ongoing trade secret litigation between Google and Uber, respectively. This is not a surprising scenario, but as alleged we have the following players:Company 1 (Google) has long term employee (we will call him Bozo) who helps…

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Hair Club for Men – in the news again!
Hair Club for Men – in the news again! 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

If you were an adolescent in the 1990s, there is no doubt you remember some of the classic Hair Club for Men commercials where men would smile while woman rubbed their hands across thick luscious clumps of natural looking hair on a man standing nearby. I recall friends reenacting the…

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The feds chime in on non-competes – part II – White House Report Podcast
The feds chime in on non-competes – part II – White House Report Podcast 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Just a few days ago my partner Dan and I were discussing the Dept. of Treasury luke warm report on non-compete agreements.. and Dan asked, why are they doing this? It was a fair question. Why is Treasury spending time and money looking into the economic impact of restrictive covenants,…

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Don’t order the steak – trust me.
Don’t order the steak – trust me. 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I am big on trust. I am big on “going with your gut.” But I am also very big on open and clear communication. If you went to a restaurant and told the waiter, “I love steak. Steak is my favorite, what is your best beef dish?” And the server replied,…

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Injunctions against Ex-employees: Not an Easy Task
Injunctions against Ex-employees: Not an Easy Task 150 150 Dan Frith

We represent employees in non-compete and non-solicitation disputes and often hear from the ex-employer (or more likely their lawyer) that they are going to run to the court and convince a Judge to issue an injunction stopping my client from opening his/her new business or going to work for a…

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New Year’s Resolution – Starting a New Business in 2016?
New Year’s Resolution – Starting a New Business in 2016? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I have a great New Year’s Resolution for you this year. Repeat after me:“In 2016, I will do my best not to get sued by my ex-employer.”Isn’t that a great resolution? Saves time, big money, emotional energy, etc. A winner. But how do you keep this resolution? Does it require…

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Tis’ the Season to quit your job and start a new Virginia Business
Tis’ the Season to quit your job and start a new Virginia Business 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

In the ten years I have been helping Virginia employees transition from one job to another, I have noticed a trend. End of year bonus in hand, employees quit their jobs around Christmas and open new companies in the new year. Not a bad idea, when thoughtfully done. Are you looking at…

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Legal obligations of employees, not spelled out in their employment contracts
Legal obligations of employees, not spelled out in their employment contracts 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Is anyone surprised that VW is getting heat from owners for their fraudulent sensors? No.As a VW Diesel owner, I can tell you I didn’t sign an agreement with VW that states “VW promises the sensors found in the vehicle are correct and have not been altered,” but yet, there…

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Bad Behavior gets Virginia Employees sued!
Bad Behavior gets Virginia Employees sued! 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I am a student of human nature. I like to understand what motivates people, and what makes them tick. I have practiced law for over ten years in various different specialties,  most recently non-compete and business tort litigation on behalf of employees. And in many of the cases where a Virginia employee is…

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Virginia law on starting your own business
Virginia law on starting your own business 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I’m sorry but the title of this article is sort of a trap. I am not going to advise you on how to get your Federal EIN number, or business license through your locality, or even advise you whether an LLC or Corporation is best for your new business model. My goal…

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