Michigan Trade Secret Law Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifies as a trade secret in Michigan? Michigan’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act (“UTSA”) defines a trade secret as information, including a formula, pattern, compilation,
Category: Non-Compete & Non-Solicitation
Georgia’s New Business Court Strikes Down Physician Non-Compete Provision That Lacked Geographic Restrictions.
Georgia’s New Business Court Holds Physician Non-Compete and Non-Solicit Provisions that Did Not Contain Geographic Limitations were Unenforceable In early 2022, in a lawsuit called Steuer
“I’ve been sued to enforce a non-compete, non-solicitation, or non-disclosure agreement I signed with my former employer.” What happens next in Michigan?
You’ve just been sued by your former employer. They’re trying to stop you from working for your current employer or to shut down your new
Michigan Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are non-compete or non-solicitation agreements enforceable in Michigan? Yes, if the former employer can prove certain requirements as outlined below. 2. When is a
Tampa Federal Court Says Move with Speed and Urgency to Win a Noncompete Preliminary Injunction
On February 7, 2022, a Tampa, Florida federal court cited delay and denied a preliminary injunction to a transportation management company seeking to enforce non-compete
Miami Appeals Court Issues Injunction Against Former Propane Company Sales Representative for Violating Non-Compete & Non-Solicit Agreement
On November 3, 2021, a Florida Court of Appeals reversed a trial court decision that a supplier of propane products and related services was not
Study Suggests Non-Competes Disproportionally Stifle Opportunities for Women
A recent article by Matt Marx, a business professor at Cornell University, suggests that non-competition agreements in the workplace disproportionately deter women from entrepreneurship. There
President Biden’s Executive Order of July 9, 2021 and its Impact on Non-Compete Agreements
On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14036, titled “Promoting Competition in the American Economy” The order is wide-ranging and addresses issues related
Florida Court Enforces Non-Compete and Non-Solicit Agreements Against Tampa Physicians
Physicians who join physician groups are often required to sign employment agreements that contain restrictive covenants, such as…
Court in Jacksonville Florida Enforces Most Non-Compete Provisions Against Former Sales Rep of Veterinary Medical Supply Company
In September 2020, a federal trial court judge in Jacksonville, Florida granted a request by a veterinary orthopedic supply company…