Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Academic panels evaluated the effects of non-compete clauses on labor market participants and their efficiency rationales. Generally, reformation of a restrictive covenant is required under Texas law; however, the timing of the reformation (during the initial stages of litigation or upon a final trial on the merits) is still an open question.

Confidentiality 69

Confidentiality Law Contracts Business 69

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Academic panels evaluated the effects of non-compete clauses on labor market participants and their efficiency rationales. Generally, reformation of a restrictive covenant is required under Texas law; however, the timing of the reformation (during the initial stages of litigation or upon a final trial on the merits) is still an open question.

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Confidentiality Law Contracts Business 52

Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 29, 2022

In particular, in December 2021, the DOJ and FTC hosted a virtual workshop that brought together policy experts and labor leaders to discuss efforts to promote competitive labor markets and worker mobility, including scrutinizing and limiting the use of restrictive covenants. Code Section 15.50(a). Be wary of overbroad drafting.

Confidentiality 59

Confidentiality Business Law Contracts 59

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 29, 2022

In particular, in December 2021, the DOJ and FTC hosted a virtual workshop that brought together policy experts and labor leaders to discuss efforts to promote competitive labor markets and worker mobility, including scrutinizing and limiting the use of restrictive covenants. Code Section 15.50(a). Be wary of overbroad drafting.

Confidentiality 40

Confidentiality Business Law Contracts 40