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Does Florida permit the assignment of non-compete agreements?

  • Fox Rothschild LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • February 6 2013

Florida Statute section 542.335(1)(f) prohibits a court from not enforcing a non-compete agreement on the grounds that the party seeking enforcement

What are the burdens of proof when enforcing a non-compete agreement?

  • Fox Rothschild LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • February 4 2013

In order to establish that a non-compete agreement is lawful and enforceable, the enforcing party must "plead and prove the existence of

School specialty, Inc., files bankruptcy in Delaware seeking to sell substantially all of its assets

  • Fox Rothschild LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • January 30 2013

On January 28, 2013 (the “Petition Date”), School Specialty, Inc, (“School Specialty” or “Debtor”), along with various affiliated entities, filed

When is an employer's breach of contract a defense to a non-compete agreement?

  • Fox Rothschild LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • January 27 2013

Florida Statutes section 542.335(1) sets forth the parameters for enforcement of a non-compete agreement in Florida. Supinski v. Omni Healthcare, P.A

Furniture retailer, Carl's Patio, files for bankruptcy in Delaware

  • Fox Rothschild LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • January 24 2013

On January 21, 2013, Carl’s Patio, Inc., and various related entities, filed chapter 11 petitions for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy

Penson Worldwide files for bankruptcy in Delaware

  • Fox Rothschild LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • January 19 2013

On January 11, 2013, Penson Worldwide ("Penson"), a clearing and settlement provider for the investment trading industry, filed chapter 11 petitions

Recovering attorney's fees for frivolous litigation - an introduction to Fla. stat. 57.105

  • Fox Rothschild LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • January 19 2013

Whether a prevailing party can recover its attorney's fees generally depends on whether the right to fees is provided for by contract or statute. In

Bankruptcy trustee in ultimate electronics files more preference actions

  • Fox Rothschild LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • December 27 2012

In July of 2011, the Chapter 7 Trustee (the "Trustee") in the Ultimate Acquisition Partners (formerly "Ultimate Electronics") bankruptcy

Overseas Shipholding Group files for bankruptcy in Delaware

  • Fox Rothschild LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • November 17 2012

On November 14, 2012, Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. ("OSG"), filed chapter 11 petitions for bankruptcy with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware

How do Florida courts protect "goodwill" through non-compete agreements?

  • Fox Rothschild LLP
  • -
  • USA
  • -
  • November 11 2012

Florida Statute section 542.335(1)(b) provides a nonexclusive list of "legitimate business interests" that are protected under non-compete agreements