A non-compete agreement or a non-compete clause prohibits employees from working for their employers’ competitors within a certain geographic area, for a certain period of
Author: Leiza Dolghih
I am a business and employment litigator in Texas, board-certified in employment law. I represent both: businesses and employees.
Understanding Physician Non-Compete Agreements
Recently, I had a chance to discuss the ins and outs of physician non-compete agreements with Pacific Companies at their Doc Lounge podcast. You can
Are Non-Compete Agreements Illegal?
In several states, enforcement of void non-compete agreements is a misdemeanor, punishable by fines and administrative penalties.
Avoid These Legal Traps When Launching a Side Hustle
Employment agreements will generally state whether an employee can engage in other jobs while working for an employer. Some employment agreements contain what is commonly called No Moonlighting clause, which will explain whether an employee can have another job and whether they need to have the employer’s permission first.
Texas Court Enters a Trade Secrets Injunction Against a Healthcare Staffing Company Based on Its Manager’s Actions
A Texas federal court recently entered an injunction against a healthcare staffing company that works with federal agencies ordering it to (1) return information brought to it by a new hire from his previous employer and (2) not to use such information in any way to submit bids on any staffing contracts with federal agencies.
Strategies for Handling Business Crises in Healthcare
On December 8, 2021, I will be presenting on Strategies for Handling Business Crises in Healthcare to the North Texas chapter of the Texas Medical