It has been over a year since the “new” Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act took effect, and it has already had some very tangible consequences. Several aspects of the law continue, however, to create significant uncertainty. Hear the latest thinking on how to navigate those uncertainties and best advise your clients.
What have the effects been? What updates to the law may be on the horizon?
What practical advice can you give to clients concerning interpreting the laws?
What have the effects been? What updates to the law may be on the horizon?
What practical advice can you give to clients concerning interpreting the laws?
Course Content
12:00 - 12:20 pmOverview
Legislative Process (how we got here)
Russell Beck, Esq.,
Beck Reed Riden LLP, Boston
Scope of the Statute (what/how it covers and what/who it doesn't cover)
Russell Beck, Esq.,
Beck Reed Riden LLP, Boston
The Basic Standards (reasonableness in time, space, scope) and the Presumptions
Katherine E. Perrelli, Esq.,
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Boston
Consideration
Katherine E. Perrelli, Esq.,
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Boston
Fairness Aspects of the Law (advance notice, right to counsel)
Katherine E. Perrelli, Esq.,
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Boston
Reformation Approach Retained
Katherine E. Perrelli, Esq.,
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Boston
Signature Requirement
Katherine E. Perrelli, Esq.,
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Boston
Venue/ Choice of Law
Katherine E. Perrelli, Esq.,
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Boston
Springing Noncompetes
Russell Beck, Esq.,
Beck Reed Riden LLP, Boston
12:20 - 12:45 pm
Areas of Confusion (and How to Advise Clients)
Consideration
Textual Analysis Case Law Developments
Russell Beck, Esq.,
Beck Reed Riden LLP, Boston
Katherine E. Perrelli, Esq.,
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Boston
Advice to Clients
Katherine E. Perrelli, Esq.,
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Boston
Russell Beck, Esq.,
Beck Reed Riden LLP, Boston
Other Advice
Drafting ConsiderationsWhether to Use Noncompetes
Katherine E. Perrelli, Esq.,
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Boston
Russell Beck, Esq.,
Beck Reed Riden LLP, Boston
Do Aspects of the Old Law Still Apply?
Material Change?Exemptions?
Katherine E. Perrelli, Esq.,
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Boston
Massachusetts Pending Amendments
Russell Beck, Esq.,
Beck Reed Riden LLP, Boston
Potential Impact of Federal Legislation
Katherine E. Perrelli, Esq.,
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Boston
12:55 - 1:00 pm
Key Takeaways
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
FacultyRussell Beck, Esq.,
Beck Reed Riden LLP, Boston
Katherine E. Perrelli, Esq.,
Seyfarth Shaw LLP, Boston
