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General Scope of Washington Law Limiting Noncompetition Agreements in Employment
Noncompetition law in the context of employment (including independent contractor status) has the following general guidelines and is quite limited. The Washington legislature has defined a noncompetition covenant (or provision) to mean one in which [...]
Important 2022 Changes to Oregon Noncompetition Agreements in Employment
The Oregon legislature made some important changes to the statute governing noncompetition agreements in employment (ORS 653.295). These apply from 2022 forward. From 2022, agreements that do not meet the “criteria” are void instead of [...]
Spousal Support in Oregon (Alimony)
A common question in divorces is whether one of the spouses is entitled to spousal support in Oregon (spousal support is Oregon’s terminology for alimony). An additional related question is how the court is going [...]
Pet Trusts – Planning for Pets
Schrock Law Office does estate planning for pets, including pet trusts! Many people, understandably, want to make provisions for their pets as part of their estate plan. But, because pets are considered personal property in [...]
Supreme Court Says Rock Group “The Slants” Can Trademark Name
In a recent case shooting down the trademark disparagement clause, U.S. Supreme Court has held that the rock band “The Slants” have the right to a trademark on their name. The opinion in the case, [...]
Oregon’s Law on Non-Competition Agreements – A Brief Overview
A. Introduction A noncompetition agreement in the employment context is a contract under which the employee agrees not to compete against the employer for a specified period, usually within a specified geographic area. Although a [...]