The course book and DVD of this July 8, 2010 3.3-hour program by Michael J. Hutter, Esquire, provide a comprehensive and useful description of how to enforce covenants entered into by employees. Mr. Hutter is Professor of Law at Albany Law School and Special Counsel to the Albany law firm of Powers & Santola, LLP.

Major topics include:

üThe Problem

üTypes Of Restrictive Covenants

• not to compete, not to solicit, not to disclose

• not to "raid"

üEstablishing The Validity Of The Covenant Not To Compete

• general requirements

• protectable interests

• time, geographical and activity limitations

üEnjoining The Ex-Employee Who Violates A Valid Covenant Not To Compete

üIBM v. Johnson

üAmerican Airlines v. Imhot

üCommon Defenses; Framing The Injunction

üRecurring Litigation Issues

• controlling law and forum

• identifying the trade secret

• protective orders

• discovery issues

üAdditional Claims

üRelated Concerns