OD Works! Give Back My Clients and Trade Secrets. . . and That Stapler!

Protecting your trade secrets and valuable client relationships is critical, but it has become increasingly challenging to craft enforceable non-compete and trade secret agreements—and the more states you do business in, the bigger the challenge is. Not only do courts’ interpretations of what is “reasonable” vary from state to state, but new legislation limiting the scope of non-competes has been introduced in several states, and more is expected. This session will address key issues to consider when drafting your restrictive covenants, such as the duration of the agreement, what constitutes “irreparable harm,” what types of activities can be restricted, and how the reason for the separation can affect the enforceability of the agreement.