California Questions and Answers about Non-competition: Trade secrets

Can I sue a former 1099 for taking trade secrets from me?
Former 1099 took client information before contract was terminated and has since opened his own business. How do I go about legally pursuing him?
1 answer  |  asked Feb 26, 2012 5:30 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

Can I re-write the non-compete, non-solicit contract myself or do I need an attourney to do it?
We bought an established business which uses independent contractors to carry out our services. We want to update the non-compete and need some help on what is legal in California. We don't want it to...
2 answers  |  asked Feb 26, 2012 5:23 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

I have purchased a business.
I purchased a business from a family. The son and grandson of the people I purchased my business from have opened an competing business in the same city. The son has contacted several of my customers....
1 answer  |  asked Sep 1, 2011 11:53 PM [EST]  |  applies to California

How can you protect yourself from being falsely accused of breach of confidentiality
Over the past 2 years I have documented hostile and discriminate behavior against me in my workplace. It got so bad that one-day the Director exploded in an anger and rage against me in front of the e...
1 answer  |  asked Feb 13, 2010 12:13 AM [EST]  |  applies to California

Confidentiality Statement
I signed a confidentiallity agreement with a company that I am working for that states " During employement with X company, employees may be exposed to certain information of a confidential or proprie...
1 answer  |  asked Mar 13, 2007 1:31 PM [EST]  |  applies to California