Product Description

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?

Agenda & Materials

• 12:00 - 12:20 pm

  Overview

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• 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)

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• 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 Considerations
  • Whether 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

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