New FTC Decision Reminds Maryland Employers to Tailor Non-Competes

The Federal Trade Commission’s recent decision involving Rollins, Inc., one of the nation’s largest pest control companies, provides an important reminder for employers that non-compete agreements must be used sparingly, drafted carefully, and na… Read More
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Too Broad to Enforce-How Courts “Blue Pencil” Restrictive Covenants

Employers rely on restrictive covenants to protect their legitimate business interests, such as confidential information and client relationships. But what happens when these restrictions go too far? Do employers lose all protection afforded by their… Read More
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When Is It Time to Go to Court? Enforcing Restrictive Covenants in Maryland

You took the right first step: you worked with counsel and required your employees to sign carefully drafted restrictive covenant agreements. That first step protects your business—on paper. But when an employee leaves and you suspect they are viol… Read More
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Trade Secrets | Employment Lawyer Maryland

We live in a data-driven and informational world. It is no surprise, then, that for many companies, the most valuable asset is information. Think customer lists, pricing strategies, internal business processes, and proprietary technology. This inform… Read More
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How To Leverage Non-Solicitation Agreements To Protect Client Relationships

Restrictive covenants are important tools for protecting client relationships, confidential information, and competitive positioning. But in recent years they have faced increased scrutiny—particularly non-competes—exposing businesses to unnecess… Read More
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Non-Competes and Restrictive Covenants 101: What Employers Need To Know

Employers invest significant time and resources in hiring and training employees, developing clients, and designing proprietary business information. Because of this significant investment, employers need tools to protect their business interests, cl… Read More
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