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I was spending EASTER with family and overheard one of my brother’s colleagues tell another person “Hey, did you hear? ___ (INSERT NAME HERE) got a job over at the ACME company. Don’t tell anyone though – he is worried about his non-compete.” The “SHH don’t tell” clearly didn’t work. Here I am, a potential…

Please don’t assume the following: 1. You didn’t sign a non compete 2. If you did sign a non compete, your boss would have given you a copy 3. Your boss won’t enforce a non-compete 4. You aren’t in breach of your non-compete 5. They can only enforce your non-compete in a year 6. If…

Today’s economy places many at risk for unemployment. However, things will get better. Many economic forecasters believe America will see a new wave of innovation and growth arise from these turbulent times. Those workers fired….furloughed…and downsized will start their own business and become economically successful! My warning goes to those individuals who lose their current…

We are happy to announce the completion of our new book, “How to Beat your Virginia Non-Compete.” As the readers of this blog know, Lauren and I spend a great deal of our time representing employees faced with illegal and unfair non-compete and non-solicitation employment agreements. This book pulls together, in a very readable manner,…

We subscribe to many publications – including a local one written for the Business community in our region. In a recent article, an attorney who primarily advises employers in employment situations gave the following advice when employees leave: (Yes – I am paraphrasing)– Contact the IT department to find out whether that employee has downloaded…