Deciding to Enforce A Non-Compete Agreement in Connecticut – 5 Tips
Many Connecticut business owners have agreements (so called "non-compete agreements") in place with their employees concerning competition or solicitation. When an employee leaves a company, business owners have to decide if they should try to enforce the non-compete agreement by filing a lawsuit or engaging an attorney. Here are 5 factors to consider: 1. […]
No Contract, No Problem – Charter Oak Gets A Chance To Prove Its Case
In a decision that will be officially release tomorrow (download)the Connecticut appellate court ordered a new trial in favor of Charter Oak Lending for the claims it brought against employees who defected to a competitor. Unless there is a successful appeal to the Connecticut Supreme Court, this means Charter Oak will get a second chance to prove its claims against the key employees despite […]
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act In Connecticut
Previously, I have posted about non-compete agreements and the duty of loyalty for employees. Many times, businesses do not have written contracts to protect confidential and proprietary information from not only competitors and vendors, but also their own employees. Without a contract, the common law of Connecticut concerning breach of fiduciary duty is one of […]