by William Lalor | Aug 16, 2019 | Employment, Non-Competes, Restrictive Covenants
In June, Connecticut’s budget included a provision (Public Act 19-117, Sec. 305) that had seen no hearings or public comment but now seems to invalidate any “covenant not to compete” for “an individual to provide homemaker, companion or home...
by William Lalor | Nov 14, 2018 | Employment
Both the federal and state government have enacted laws aimed at ensuring that employees are treated appropriately by employers with respect to how much and how often employees are paid for their work. At the federal level, many employees are protected by the Fair...
by William Lalor | Oct 1, 2018 | Employment
Non-Competition Agreements or “Non-Competes” are a type of “restrictive covenant” included in many written employment-related contracts. This includes both employment contracts and severance agreements. Employers include restrictive covenants such as non-competes...
by William Lalor | Sep 20, 2018 | Employment
State and federal laws protect employees from workplace discrimination because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and in other situations. Federal anti-discrimination laws include Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Americans...
by William Lalor | Sep 14, 2018 | Education, Employment, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
The Law Profession Blog probably had it right reporting on Nevada attorney James Pengilly’s disciplinary problems with a dash of humor. Pengilly acted badly – very badly – at a deposition, and given perceptions about lawyers and the law profession, the...
by William Lalor | Sep 11, 2018 | Employment, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Non-Competes, trade secrets
Any employee or prospective employee who may have access to an employer’s valuable and confidential information should have some familiarity with trade secrets law. Trade secrets are distinct from patents, copyrights, and trademarks since they are not protected by...
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