In Part I, I described requirements for non-compete agreements in Texas. In Part II, I describe the common mistakes that employers make when it comes to non-compete agreements.
Category: Texas Employment Law
What is a “Reasonable” Non-Competition Agreement?
In Texas, “the hallmark of enforcement [of non-compete agreement] is whether or not the covenant is reasonable.”
What Employers Need to Know About Non-Compete Agreements in Texas (Part I)
In Texas, non-compete agreements are generally enforceable if they meet certain requirements. Specifically, they must be: (1) part of an otherwise enforceable agreement, (2) reasonable,
Brace Yourself, Resignations Are Coming. Is Your Company Ready?
Anyone who has been running a business for a while knows that January is a high turnover month for employees. And while companies cannot prevent
The Rise in Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants Litigation – Live Presentation
I will be presenting with Stanley Santire of Santire Law Firm on the The Rise in Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants Litigation on January 17th
Top 5 Non-Compete Cases in Texas in 2018
Unlike many other states around the country, Texas did not see any drastic changes in its non-competition laws in 2018. However, out of a 100 + cases involving non-competition disputes, the following handful stand out either because they addressed a novel issue or clarified an area of confusion in this gray area of the law.