In my practice, I see this scenario all the time: an employee leaves to work for a competitor, the employer realizes that its non-disclosure (NDA)
Category: Breach of Contract
Is a Non-Compete Agreement Without Geographical Restriction Enforceable in Texas?
Until there is a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court resolving the issue of whether noncompete agreements must contain an express geographical limitation, to be safe, companies should include such limitation in the agreements in additional to any limits on client solicitation. Stay tuned to learn how the Texas Supreme Court rules on this issue.
Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in Texas?
Generally, Texas allows non-compete agreements between employers and employees as long as they are reasonable in scope, geographic area, and term, and meet a few other
A Texas Court Enforces an 18-month, 50-mile non-compete against a Texas Veterinarian
The Fort Worth Court of Appeals recently upheld an injunction enforcing an 18-month, 50-mile non-compete against a veterinarian, who accepted a job with a competing
The Far-Reaching Claws of the Texas Non-Compete Statute
A recent case from a Texas Court of Appeals demonstrates that the Texas non-compete statute applies not only to the employment agreements or sale of
A Former VP of Operations Ordered to Pay $1.9 Million for Taking Company’s Trade Secrets in Violation of a Separation Agreement
According to some studies, more than 60% of employees copy their employers’ documents or files before leaving their employment. They are even more likely to do so if