Virginia Non-Solicitation Agreements

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I Absolutely Hate Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements
I Absolutely Hate Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements 150 150 Dan Frith

I know…I know, I ‘ve said it before but non-competes are horrible and make America less competitive and stifle innovation and entrepreneurship, and they always hurt the little guys!Take a few moments from your day and read this article from the New York Times.  The title, “Companies Compete but Won’t…

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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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Blue Pencil Provisions in Virginia Contracts
Blue Pencil Provisions in Virginia Contracts 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Lawyers come up with some strange names for things. It’s true. We plead. We allege. We say things like Notwithstanding, and aforementioned. We like funny words. One name I am constantly explaining to clients is the working definition of ‘blue pencil provision.’In contracts, a blue pencil provision allows the court, as…

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What does your Non-Compete really mean?
What does your Non-Compete really mean? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Imagine this:CALLER: “Dear attorney, my contract says I can sell Christmas trees within a 150 miles from my old Christmas tree stand. Does that mean 150 miles by road, or as the crow flies?”ATTORNEY: “Well, that depends. Does the contract specify? No? Then it means what the parties thought it…

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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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Non-Compete Agreements, and the other team’s playbook
Non-Compete Agreements, and the other team’s playbook 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Our office typically represents employees in business litigation disputes. Yes, we occasionally represent a company but more often than not, we are fighting for an employee who wants to continue work in his or her chosen profession. We do this by evaluating their contracts, the situation and facts, and  arguing…

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Life Hacks for Starting a New Job
Life Hacks for Starting a New Job 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

LIFE HACKS FOR STARTING A NEW JOBThanks to the internet you can make your life better, and more efficient in a million ways that will blow your mind. Folks call this a hack. I dare you – google “chicken pot pie hack” or “bathroom cleaning hacks.” Ok, done yet? Did…

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Advice for Virginia’s Millennials when signing an Employment Contract (because we know you will quit your job soon to further dedicate yourself to your online startup and won’t call a lawyer when you do)
Advice for Virginia’s Millennials when signing an Employment Contract (because we know you will quit your job soon to further dedicate yourself to your online startup and won’t call a lawyer when you do) 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Advice for Virginia’s Millennials when signing an Employment Contract (because we know you will quit your job soon to further dedicate yourself to your online startup and won’t call a lawyer when you do)Have you heard, we older Americans like to categorize people. It’s true. We subdivide one another by…

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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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