If you have company secrets to protect, it is reasonable to have new employees sign a non-compete agreement prior to beginning employment with your company. However, there are many unusual aspects to non-compete agreements which differentiate them from other...
Are executive non-compete agreements enforceable in Texas?
When searching for a new executive position, you should first understand how your current contract could impact your prospective employment. A non-compete clause is a common addition to many employee contracts. The National Law Review reports that between 16 and 18...
What can non-compete contracts for partners include?
Noncompete agreements are not limited to employers and their workers. As a business partner, you may also sign a non-compete with one or multiple partners that make up your partnership. Because you work as a business partner, your non-compete agreement will likely...
Understanding physician non-compete clauses
Texas physicians often have a wide selection of employers. However, it is critical to thoroughly read and understand the employment contracts when offered a position. Non-compete clauses may become deal-breakers if the restrictions significantly limit your job...
2 clauses to look for in executive contracts
The demand for leadership skills and technical ability is high. The demand is even higher if you have both of those things in combination. Still, that does not mean that every deal you get from headhunters — even from promising companies — is a good one. Some...
Determining whether a noncompete agreement is enforceable
Texas employers often include noncompete agreements in their employment contracts. After all, keeping trade secrets private is an important part of a successful business. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office notes that one of the conditions for information to qualify...
What are the required elements of a NDA?
Non-disclosure agreements are common in business. They seek to ensure that when a company hires you that you cannot share the information you learn about it. It helps keep business competitive and safeguard business processes, procedures and secrets. According to the...
Could a non-compete agreement limit your career options?
There are certain types of jobs that involve working with or coming into contact with private or proprietary information. In many cases, it is this information that offers the company a competitive advantage, and for this reason, they want to protect these intangible...
How an attorney can help you during contract negotiation
Going through a contract negotiation alone can feel terrifying. You may feel at a disadvantage if you don’t understand the complex details and stipulations embedded in it. Yet, with the help of an attorney, you can clarify this challenging process. And you may save...
How companies use noncompete agreements
It's not uncommon for Texas employers to ask new workers to sign noncompete agreements at the time of hire. Although such agreements are legal, the way they are written controls as to whether they are enforceable. Furthermore, laws governing noncompete agreements may...
