Questions answered by Jonathan Edgar Pollard

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Violation of duty to partnership for new line of business

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 12, 2013

It depends. Partners generally owe other partners a duty of loyalty. Part of this duty operates to prevent a partner from starting a competing...

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Help with a Covenants not to compete.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 09, 2013

This is a very nuanced question. Basically, we're dealing with an employee solicitation clause. My guess is that Florida courts would evaluate an...

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How do i get out of a non-compete agreement?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 09, 2013

It all depends on the facts. Sometimes non-compete agreements are enforceable and sometimes they are not. You need to hire a lawyer who has...

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If I quit and start a business related to one of my parent companies subsidiaries does the non compete apply?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 09, 2013

Part of this hinges on the terms of the agreement and part of this hings on the facts. My two cents: There may be ways around your non-compete...

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Where can I find cases specific to states by issues where outcomes can be seen?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 09, 2013

If you have a legitimate case, and there are significant assets at stake, then you should hire an attorney. That said, Google Scholar is an...

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What are my legal rights if my kid is being bullied in school and the administration is failing to act.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 08, 2013

It depends on how serious the bullying is. If your child has been repeatedly assaulted while at school, you have notified the school about the...

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I am a regional sales manager and have been offered a NSM position with a competitor. Can they enforce my non compete?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on May 06, 2013

I do a great deal of work in this area. Here are my two cents: Sales people often have very strong defenses to enforcement of non-compete...

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Can I sue someone who signed a lease but refused to move in?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on April 28, 2013

You have a duty to mitigate damages. You've done that. You found someone else to replace her on the lease. If you sued, what damages would you...

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I was employed for 29 yrs with the same company.On April 5 they layer me off, because my position was desolved, and 3 wks later

Jonathan's answer | Answered on April 23, 2013

Not sure. If they hire someone significantly younger than you as your replacement, then yes, you may have a case for age discrimination. Do...

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Regarding pharmacy....I resigned from my job because my manager failed to send reports, answer emails, sent two checks late and

Jonathan's answer | Answered on April 23, 2013

This is way too complicated of a situation to discuss on a message board. You should contact an attorney who handles non-compete cases to get a...

Jonathan Edgar Pollard's Answers (392)

Violation of duty to partnership for new line of business

Help with a Covenants not to compete.

How do i get out of a non-compete agreement?

If I quit and start a business related to one of my parent companies subsidiaries does the non compete apply?

Where can I find cases specific to states by issues where outcomes can be seen?

What are my legal rights if my kid is being bullied in school and the administration is failing to act.

I am a regional sales manager and have been offered a NSM position with a competitor. Can they enforce my non compete?

Can I sue someone who signed a lease but refused to move in?

I was employed for 29 yrs with the same company.On April 5 they layer me off, because my position was desolved, and 3 wks later

Regarding pharmacy....I resigned from my job because my manager failed to send reports, answer emails, sent two checks late and