Having worked as a litigator for over twenty years, I have noticed that most clients are unprepared when they become involved in litigation. This is true regardless of whether the client is the plaintiff (who can choose whether the dispute is one worth litigating over but may not fully grasp what litigation entails), or the […]
Exceeding Authorized Use of Company’s Computer Network May Violate Federal Law
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (based in California) recently issued an important ruling regarding the effects of an employee’s use of a company’s computer network beyond the scope authorized by the employer. This ruling follows similar rulings that were issued by U.S. Courts of Appeals in 2010 here in the Eleventh […]
What is a Temporary Restraining Order?
WHAT IS A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER? Businesses sometimes have a need to stop – enjoin – a person or another business from doing something harmful to the business. Often this occurs in the context of an employee leaving and taking confidential information with him/her, or a former employee attempting to divert business away from the […]
Outcome Of Recent 11th Circuit Decision On Restrictive Covenants Likely Would Have Been Less Favorable To Employer Had New Restrictive Covenants Act Been In Effect
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (based in Atlanta) recently issued a decision interpreting Georgia’s caselaw governing restrictive covenants in employment agreements. The Court enforced the covenants and reversed a decision by the District Judge that the covenants were not enforceable. This decision has been cited by supporters of Georgia’s upcoming […]
