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Littler

Is the UK Government Getting Cold Feet on Capping Non-competes to 3 Months?

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On May 10, 2023, the UK government announced its intention to limit the duration of non-compete restrictions in employment contracts to three months. This was part of a package of measures announced to boost the productivity...more

BCLP

HR Two Minute Monthly: restrictive covenants; disability discrimination; covert recordings by employees

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Our August 2019 update considers recent developments in employment law, including a key Supreme Court decision on restrictive covenants, and cases on disability discrimination and the impact of covert recordings by employees....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

First UK Supreme Court Decision on Restrictive Covenants for 100 years

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The Supreme Court in the UK, the highest court in the country, last week ruled on a restrictive covenant case for the first time in 100 years [Tillman v Egon Zehnder Ltd [2019] UKSC 32 (3 July 2019)]. It has clarified...more

A&O Shearman

Restrictive covenants, Brexit and the war for talent – why protecting your confidential information has never been more important

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In an age of artificial intelligence and robotics and where electric cars are now a reality, restrictive covenants in employment contracts are essential armour for any employer. Certainly for Dyson Technology Limited (DTL),...more

Cooley LLP

Alert: What US Lawyers Should Know About Protecting Confidential Information in the UK

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Confidential information can be one of a business's most prized and valuable assets, regardless of the industry in question. However, it is rarely something which can be locked in a safe because employees often require access...more

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