Dan Frith

Lets go back to middle school science for this one. Do you remember what an “amoeba” is? How about a a genus of protozoa (cells) that moves by means of pseudopods. Enough science…but how is this connected to defending against unfair and restrictive noncompete agreements?The connection is provided by the…

I just ran across an article in a Dun & Bradstreet publication entitled, All Business. The article speaks to the increase in lawsuits over the legality and enforceability of noncompete agreements.As you would expect, the article is written mostly from the employer’s viewpoint. However, our experience is that courts in…

That’s right…its free! Can’t complain about that can you?I hope all of our clients’ employers get their noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements from web sites which offer form agreements at no cost. Sure would make our job easier. Every state has different laws which govern the enforceability and legality of noncompete…

I’ve said here many times….noncompete employment contracts are bad the American economy and stifle innovation. Kudos to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts whose legislature is considering passing a law which would eliminate noncompete provisions in employee contracts.My Question: When will the Virginia General Assembly see the light?