Kurt Kappes

May 20, 2021 | The Recorder

Given the potential uncertainty following Ixchel, parties to business to business non-solicitation agreements should be aware that such provisions may be subject to a more exacting analysis, according to Kurt Kappes and Michael Lane of Greenberg Traurig.

By Kurt Kappes and Michael Lane

6 minute read

April 25, 2003 | Law.com

Enforcement of noncompete agreements is a bit easier now in cases where a California employee might be bound by an out-of-state covenant not to compete. Due to a California Supreme Court ruling, the "first filed" rule will not bar an employer's preferred forum from hearing the case. The ruling, which places limits on anti-suit TROs, means that there could be a race to judgment in parallel cases where state laws differ.

By Kurt Kappes

5 minute read

April 23, 2003 | Law.com

Enforcement of noncompete agreements is a bit easier now in cases where a California employee might be bound by an out-of-state covenant not to compete. Due to a California Supreme Court ruling, out-of-state companies should be less reluctant in their home jurisdictions to challenge employees who have moved. Though the "first filed" rule will not bar an employer's preferred forum from hearing the case, if different substantive law may be applied in the two courtrooms, there will be a race to judgment.

By Kurt Kappes

5 minute read