The FTC published proposed rules that would prohibit noncompete agreements between employers and workers. The proposed FTC rules do not mention banks, but the commission’s commentary on the proposed rules states that they do not apply to some entities such as certain banks.
Where a plaintiff has moved for a preliminary injunction to prevent the defendant, a former employee, from working for a new employer, an evidentiary hearing will be necessary to determine whether the defendant’s work for his new employer would be a violation of his non-competition agreement. “The plaintiff, Hyannis Port Research, Inc. (‘HPR’), commenced this
On July 18, 2022, the New Jersey Appellate Division provided a perfect reminder why all employers and HR professionals should diligently confirm that new hires complete all.
Where a plaintiff employer has moved for a preliminary injunction to enforce an employment agreement containing non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality obligations, that motion should be allowed because the plaintiff has shown that the restrictive covenants at issue are designed to protect confidential information, which constitutes a legitimate business interest. “Plaintiff Nuance Communications, Inc. (‘Nuance’) has
/PRNewswire/ The Second Circuit Court of Appeals today strongly affirmed that Hayley Paige Gutman breached her clear and unambiguous employment contract and.