While Texas allows non-compete agreements that are reasonable and meet the requirements of the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act, the courts in this state
Category: Texas Employment Law
An Easy Exit Checklist to Prevent Employees from Leaving with Company Trade Secrets
“Hope for the best, but plan for the worst” should be every employer’s motto in handling the departure of employees. While most will leave without
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
Physician Non-Compete Agreements in Texas Have Special Requirements
In Texas, non-compete agreements that relate to the practice of medicine must meet certain statutory requirements in addition to the consideration and reasonableness conditions discussed here.
New Local Rules in the Northern District of Texas
The United Stated District Court for the Northern District of Texas has recently amended its local civil rules. The amended rules become effective September 1, 2019