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• In Virginia, Covenants Not To Compete Should Be Kept Simple ( September 2001 )
  

  The Virginia Supreme Court recently sounded a cautionary note for employers by ruling that a non-competition agreement which contains a specific—but overly broad—description of the employer's business is unenforceable.

• Gear Up Your Company?s Non-Compete Agreements ( February 2001 )
  

  This article lays out some questions that will help you determine whether there may be some problems with your non-compete covenants.

• Non-Compete Agreements After An Acquisition: Are They Enforceable? ( June 2001 )
  

  Many companies view their key executives and sales people as assets to be preserved and maintained, recognizing that these individuals add value to the organization. In an attempt to keep those assets out of the hands of competitors, companies often turn to non-compete agreements. When companies are acquired, however, a question arises as to whether or not the acquiring company will be able to benefit from these covenants not to compete.

• Protecting your Business through Noncompetition and Confidentiality Agreements ( December 2000 )
  

  This article discusses the reasons why an employer should carefully draft and require each employee to sign an noncompetition and confidentiality agreement.

• Managing Employment Issues in M & A Deals ( November 2000 )
  

  This article reviews important employment considerations companies should consider when acquiring or merging with another company.

• What You Should Know About Non compete Agreements ( October 2000 )
  

  Noncompete contracts are being used with increasing frequency by businesses in Minnesota and elsewhere. This is p.

• Will Non-competes Be Enforced in the Internet Age? ( July 2000 )
  

  This article reviews recent case law relating to the enforcement of restrictive covenants and provides several observations that an employer should observe in drafting a covenant not to compete.

• Employment Law Commentary ( February 2000 )
  

  This article summarizes the Walia v. Aetna, Inc decision whereby a San Francisco Superior Court ruled it is a violation of California public policy to terminate an employee for refusing to sign a non-compete agreement.

• Non Compete Agreements In Iowa ( May 2000 )
  

  The following information is general and is no substitute for obtaining the advice of a competent attorney.