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We practice in Virginia and West Virginia. This gentlemen does Corporate non-compete work in Tennessee….. And he is sharing his secrets! He is discussing Damages in Non-Compete cases, and how you prove the corporation has been damaged. It is a high burden, and I recommend to any employee leaving, to contact an attorney to make…

Here is a very large Defense contractor, stating he doesn’t want military men and woman to be subject to non-competes, so they can come work for him. Question – do you think Blackwater will have them sign a non-compete when they get there? My guess is yes~

Here is a firm that clearly represents Employers – but their article is great. A good reminder that every state is different and every contract will be treated individually. Read it in full here Firm of Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel, Joseph Centeno and Terri Gillespie 15 October 2008 I. INTRODUCTIONMany companies utilize non-compete agreements…

Many employees come to our firm wanting our analysis of their noncompete agreement with the question, “is this a valid restriction and, if so, how can I beat it?” One of the most common defenses we encounter is called the “First Breach Defense.” A noncompete agreement is nothing more than a contract. Typically, that contract…

The typical scenario we see is where the employee signs a noncompete agreement with her employer and everything is great for a few years. Then, the relationship turns sour and the employee leaves for greener pastures and goes to work for a competitor of her previous employer. The previous employer sends a letter threatening to…