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No Trade Secrets at Stake in Non-Compete Covenant
Missouri law involving non-compete agreements and trade secrets continues to evolve, as shown by a recent decision of the Missouri Court of Appeals. The Balancing Test: Freedom vs. Protection This much is clear. The law of non-compete agreements in Missouri seeks to...
Amendments to Subdivision Indentures; A Tricky Business of How Far Is Too Far
Quite frequently, the homeowners association ("HOA") of a subdivision will want to amend, remove or add provisions to the governing documents, generally called an indenture, restrictive covenants or covenants and restrictions. Changes can be relatively minor, from...
Are Drugs Affecting Your Workplace?
The Wall Street Journal recently ran an article highlighting drug abuse in the workplace and the impact on employers. Apparently, the overall rate of workers in the U.S. who tested positive for drugs declined 18 percent between 2003 and 2013. However, the rate of use...
Can Minority Members of a Limited Liability Company Pierce the Corporate Veil?
Attorneys always take note when the Missouri Court of Appeals describes a case opinion as "a matter of first impression." This means the exact issue before the court has not been addressed by that court, or within that court's jurisdiction, thus there is no binding...