According to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”), is it a federal crime for employees to shop online while in the workplace? In Georgia and other states the answer may be yes. It goes without saying that computers are…
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A question that frequently arises in non-compete cases is whether the duration of a former employee’s non-compete clause can be extended by a court. For example, if an employee breaches a 12-month non-compete and the former employer does not learn…
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In a recent decision, a loan agreement was found to have restrained trade by calling for a $10,000 penalty triggered simply by the fact of competition. Wind Logistics Professionals LLC v Universal Truckload, Inc., 2019 WL 4600055 (N.D. Ga., Sept….
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Between the now-infamous Jimmy John’s debacle and the Obama administration’s call to reduce use of non-compete agreements, it’s fair to say that 2016 was a tough year for employers who rely heavily on non-competes. Though 2016 is now long behind…
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