The Fifth Circuit Rules That Title VII Does Not Apply to Non-Employees

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently clarified that non-employees do not have standing to sue under Title VII, even if they are an object of intentional retaliation.

American Medical Association Takes a Stance on Physician Non-Compete Agreements

On February 7, 2020, the American Medical Association submitted a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concerning non-compete agreements in the workplace and urged

Physician Non-Compete Agreements in Texas

Are non-compete agreements with physicians enforceable in Texas?  Yes, if they are written correctly. What are the requirements for non-competes to be enforceable against physicians

How Accurate Are RocketLawyer.com Free Non-Compete Agreements?

Rocketlawyer.com has recently been advertising “free non-compete agreements” online.  In fact, it is the very first advertisement that pops-up when you google “non-compete agreements.”  So,

Are Worldwide Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable?

Worldwide or global non-compete agreements with key employees can be enforceable where they are related to legitimate business interests, employees’ duties include a substantial exposure

A Texas Court Refuses to Enforce a Non-Compete Agreement In a Case Involving Every Employer’s Worst Nightmare

Last week, a federal court in Texas refused to enforce a company’s non-compete agreement against four key employees who started a competing business because the agreement was missing a key term – the end date. The above situation can be avoided through simple practice of: (1) knowing what is in the company non-compete agreements; (2) making sure all the key provisions required by the relevant statutes are included; and  (3) periodically updating non-compete agreements so that they are compliant with the relevant state law.   

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