Tag Archives: Covenants

WeWork Must Redraft its Covenants Not to Compete — Best Chicago Area Non-Compete Agreement Attorneys

The Non-Compete All contracts are subject to scrutiny before the law, especially when a dispute arises, including employment ones.  The importance of fair and just contracts always comes up in the media spotlight and the courts.  If a contract is … Continue reading

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<em>Damnatio Memoriae</em> Be Damned: "Feeling Unwelcome" By Old Deeds With Racially Restrictive Covenants Isn't Enough For Article III Standing

Here's a short but interesting one from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. It isn't exactly about the usual topics we cover, but is interesting enough that we thought we would post it.  The case involves old … Continue reading

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Restrictive Covenants and California Real Estate

Author: Staff Ownership of real property in California includes various rights, along with a wide range of restrictions. The specific restrictions will vary from one location to another. Property owners may restrict the use of a piece of property by subsequent … Continue reading

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Enforcement of restrictive covenants in commercial transactions

Restrictive covenants are often a key mechanism by way of which the buyer of a business is able to protect the value of their purchase. Indeed, in a 2017 review of legal trends in Canadian private M&A, Thomson Reuters has … Continue reading

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RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS AND EMPLOYER CONTROL: HOW FAR IS TOO FAR?

Employers enjoy tremendous freedom to impose restrictions on their employees. Employment contracts, company handbooks, company policies, and even oral communications, are all mechanisms an employer may use to restrict the actions of their employees. This control may extend even after … Continue reading

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