Legal Articles, General Practice
Non-Compete Agreements (Restrictive Covenants) for Practicing Physicians in New York and Connecticut: Just How Enforceable Are They?
A restrictive covenant (often referred to as a non-compete clause or a covenant not to compete) is a clause contained in an employment contract through which the employee agrees not to pursue a similar profession or trade, placing them in competition with the employer, after the employment relationship is terminated. This clause or covenant is often put in place to prevent a former employee from using information he or she obtained through the course of their employment to gain a competitive advantage over their former employer.
Excessive Geographical Limitation in Connecticut Non-Compete Agreement Found Unenforceable
Timenterial, Inc. v. Dagata, 29 Conn. Supp. 180
Severance Agreements and Offer Letters, or Severance Letters and Offer Agreements: What Senior Managers and Directors Need to Know
Given the state of the economy, companies large and small are looking to reduce head count and cut back their payrolls. Senior members of management are often the first to go as they represent big salaries and even bigger bonuses that severely impact the bottom line. We here at Maya Murphy, P.C. represent a number of executives for whom we are negotiating severance agreements and/or job offers and see developing trends in both the hiring and termination aspects of employment law.
In this article, we will point out and discuss those trends so that you are better able to assess your own particular situation as you consider leaving one company to join another, and decide whether to engage legal counsel to help you navigate the process.
Duration of Connecticut Non-Compete Agreement Reduced by the Court
Access America, LLC v. Mazzotta, 2005 Conn. Super. LEXIS 2597
Contract Principles in Connecticut Non-Compete Agreements: Consideration and the Parol Evidence Rule
United Rentals, Inc. v. Bastanzi, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 45268
Year End Employment Contract Bonus Payments in Connecticut: Enforceable Promises?
Given the downturn in the economy, millions of employees lost their jobs at the end of 2012. Many of those jobs were based upon a compensation structure including a base salary and a bonus to be paid at the end of the year, or early this year, as in now. If you are one of those individuals who lost your job, you are probably wondering whether you are entitled to the bonus you thought you were promised. The Connecticut Appellate Court answered this question in favor of employees.
Connecticut & Missouri Laws Apply the Same Tests to Determine the Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreements
H & R Block Eastern Tax Services, Inc. v. Brooks, 2000 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19369
Court Enforces Non-Compete and Rejects “Ambiguous Language” and “Unreasonable Restrictions” Defenses
Century 21 Access America v. Lisboa, 2003 Conn. Super. LEXIS 2085
Non-Compete Agreements in the New Haven Salon Industry
Sabatasso v. Bruno, 2004 Conn. Super. LEXIS 899
Balancing Policy Concerns When Determining Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreement
Booth Waltz Enterprises, Inc. v. Pierson, 2009 Conn. Super. LEXIS 1912