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Whose Goodwill Is It Anyway? Part 3

by Andy Arnold | Jul 30, 2025 | Non-Compete Litigation, Nonsolicitation Agreements, Trade Secrets, Trade Secrets

In the previous posts, we’ve examined how courts presume customer goodwill belongs to employers and how the “earn a livelihood” standard sets the bar far too low for protecting employee rights. Now let’s look at an older case that got closer to... read more

Whose Goodwill Is It Anyway? Part 2

by Andy Arnold | Jul 9, 2025 | Non-Compete Litigation, Nonsolicitation Agreements, Trade Secrets, Trade Secrets

Why “earning a livelihood” isn’t enough—the law should protect an employee’s right to pursue their greatest worth In Part 1, we examined how courts claim to “balance” employer and employee interests when enforcing restrictive... read more

Whose Goodwill Is It Anyway? Part 1

by Andy Arnold | Jun 30, 2025 | Non-Compete Litigation, Nonsolicitation Agreements, Trade Secrets, Trade Secrets

Why the legal presumption that customer goodwill automatically belongs to employers is fundamentally flawed Here’s a scenario that should trouble anyone who cares about economic freedom: A real estate agent working as an independent contractor receives a lead... read more

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