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Stuck in Litigation Over a Non-Compete Agreement with Time Ticking? Know Your Rights and Liabilities
It seems like a simple notion: a restrictive covenant only works if it takes effect during the time period mandated by the covenant. For instance, a two-year covenant not-to-compete must be declared enforceable and take effect within the two-year time frame....
Missouri Legislature Endorses the “Motivating Factor” Standard for Workplace Discrimination
By a vote of 89-68, the Missouri House of Representatives today approved a bill that would have a substantial impact on workplace discrimination cases. House Bill 1219 would essentially dismantle the Missouri Human Rights Act (“MHRA”) and substantially increase the...
Companies Should Take Immediate Action to Preserve Electronically Stored Information upon Notice of a Lawsuit
A recent decision by the Western District of Tennessee imposed sanctions on a company for inadequately preserving electronically stored information (“ESI”) after notice of a lawsuit against the company. The holding seems to be in line with the recent trend of other...
Property Ownership by Pass Through Entity
Despite the downturn in the economy, many individuals may see being a landlord as an easy money maker, but there are things that should be considered prior to entering into that first lease. One of the first considerations is whether the property should be owned in a...