Today I want to talk about a scenario that is on the mind of a lot of business owner clients of mine. The situation or question is what happens if I have a key employee who leaves the company and goes into competition with me using all of my tools, tricks, and knowledge against me? […]
February 22, 2017 | Category:
Non-Competition Agreements,
Trade Secrets | Tags:
Breach of Contract,
business court,
confidential information,
covenant not to compete,
misappropriation,
preliminary injunction,
temporary restraining order,
trade secret,
TRODepartment 7 of the Washoe County Business Court entered a December 5, 2016 Order denying a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction enforcing a former employee’s covenant not to compete. Background The plaintiff was a trading firm engaged in trading, investment, and other business activities in United States, European, and Asian markets. The defendant was […]
By Jerry Carter. A Peppermill Casino employee was caught on the premises of Grand Sierra Resort making unauthorized entry into slot machines. Grand Sierra Resort sued the Peppermill Casino and the employee, and sought a preliminary injunction against both. The court granted a preliminary injunction against the employee, but denied the requested preliminary injunction against the Peppermill […]
By Jerry Carter. A September 7, 2012 Order offers a glimpse into the circumstances under which a Washoe County Business Court will enforce, at least temporarily, a covenant not to compete. The Court found that two individuals signed covenants not to compete with the Plaintiff employer for one year following termination of their employment. The […]
By Jerry Carter. Campaign contributions are a fact of life in a state like Nevada in which judges are elected. A July 24, 2012 Order reminds us that a judge’s prior acceptance of campaign contributions from affiliates of a current party appearing in his or her court, without more, does not void an order entered by […]
By Jerry Carter. In a July 17, 2012 Order, the Washoe County Business Court granted a preliminary injunction in favor of the licensor of an asphalt emulsion sealcoat formula. The licensor licensed a formula called “Pitch Black.” The secret ingredients of the Pitch Black formula include a polymer and a specialty clay. The licensee conceded […]
