Lauren Ellerman

Truth is, non-compete agreements (aka restrictive covenants) exist in almost every industry. Chances are if you are looking to hire someone with experience in any profession, they may come with a non-compete agreement.As an employer looking to hire, what should you do?1. ASK. ASK. ASK. Find out before you extend…

I love pop a quiz, don’t you? Here is a fun one for Monday morning on facts and fiction regarding non-compete litigation in Virginia.FACT OR FICTION:1. Virginia Courts never grant preliminary injunctions because it is such an extreme remedy.2. Virginia Courts will often grant preliminary injunction to stop rogue employees…

Think large global companies are not going sue an employee who leaves to work for a small mom & pop?You’d be wrong – Nike Sues ex-worker citing non-compete Lets watch and see how this one works out!

I have had many people call our office and say after some research, they started their own business, competed, etc., because “Virginia courts do not look favorably on restrictive covenants” ie – non-compete agreements.Yes, Virginia courts constantly recite that line, as frequently as Dororthy in the Wizard of Oz says…

According to Virginia Lawyers Weekly Blog, a Hanover County employee (not too far from Richmond) won a non-compete battle when his employer’s agreement was struck by the Court as overbroad!Now, this is another great victory for the employee. I salute his attorney and hope more courts will do the same.…

Do you recall in 7th grade biology (Life Science) class you learned about the life span of a mosquito or some other annoying instinct. There was a video (at least in my 7th grade) where you watched the fly hatch, become larva, reproduce and die quickly. Usually it only took…

1. Don’t sign a non-compete ok – too late for that one?2. Don’t work for a jerk / ego-maniac. also too late, eh?3. Don’t leave on bad terms. yikes – 0 for 3 are you? Sounds like Syracuse’s free throws this week.Lets re-phrase the question from how to avoid litigation,…