By Lawrence J. Del Rossi – with special thanks to Summer Associate Joshua Lattimore for his assistance. The start of the new school year, and kids around the country sharpening their pencils to learn in earnest (or at least I hope they are) sparked the topic for this seventh article in this Series. It discusses … Continue reading “Part VII of “The Restricting Covenant” Series: Blue Pencils and Brokers”
This sixth article in “The Restricting Covenant” Series discusses “mobile” veterinary medical practices, and some unique challenges to securing reasonable geographic restrictions for veterinarians employed in such practices. Mobile vs. Brick and Mortar Locations Like most domesticated animals, Maine Coon cats require periodic care and treatment from a veterinarian. For my first Maine Coon cat, … Continue reading “Part VI of “The Restricting Covenant” Series: Veterinarians and Vehicles”
This is the fifth article in a continuing series, “The Restricting Covenant.” I originally thought this article would contain, at most, one or two sentences on the issue of lawyers and restrictive covenants. Those two sentences would read something like, “A non-compete does not apply to lawyers. The end.” However, as with almost everything associated … Continue reading “Part V of “The Restricting Covenant” Series: Lawyers and Law”
This is the fourth article in a continuing series, “The Restricting Covenant.” It discusses the concept of protectable “playbooks” in restrictive covenant cases and the individuals that use them to compete. Let’s Play Ball, but with Restrictions This year’s NFL Super Bowl LI ended in spectacular fashion when the New England Patriots made an historic … Continue reading “Part IV of “The Restricting Covenant” Series: Coaches and Colleges”
This is the third article in a continuing series, “The Restricting Covenant.” In restrictive covenant cases, a company’s trade secrets are sometimes referred to as its “secret sauce” or “secret recipe.” The “secret formula” of Coca-Cola soda is an analogy used to help explain the uniqueness of a company’s protectable interest and the need to … Continue reading “Part III of “The Restricting Covenant” Series: Recipes and Restaurants”
This is the second article in a continuing series, “The Restricting Covenant.” In this article, I discuss a topic that is near and dear to me – my hair and my long-time relationship with my barber. I have used the same barber to cut my hair since high school, even after moving many miles away. … Continue reading “Part II of “The Restricting Covenant” Series: Barbers and Beauty Shops”