Ohio employers with plans to enforce non-compete agreements may have to think again in light of a recent Ohio Appellate Court decision. In Kross Acquisition Co. v. Groundworks Ohio, 2024-Ohio-592, the Court of Appeals upheld...more
1. What is the statutory authority for trade secret protection in your state? In 1994, Ohio adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (“OUTSA”), Ohio R.C. § 1333.61, et seq. The OUTSA provides for various remedies to protect...more
The Department of Justice has claimed its first victory in attacking “no-poach” agreements after a Nevada staffing company pled guilty and was sentenced to pay $134,000. The case arose out of a concerted effort by the...more
11/7/2022
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