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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

Understanding Workplace Retaliation: Recognizing and Responding to Unlawful Practices

by Stephanie Arnold | Apr 9, 2024 | Employment Law, Retaliation

Workplace retaliation is a serious issue that can have detrimental effects on employees and organizations alike. In South Carolina, like many other states, the at-will employment doctrine prevails, meaning employers can terminate employees for any reason or no reason... read more

Fundamentals of Workplace Harassment

by Stephanie Arnold | Sep 12, 2023 | Discrimination, Employment Law

As a paralegal based in Greenville, SC, I often receive calls from employees who believe that the unfair treatment they’ve experienced in the workplace justifies taking legal action. While their stories can be distressing, it’s important to clarify that not... read more

Navigating the Present and Shaping the Future of Labor

by Stephanie Arnold | Sep 4, 2023 | Employment Law, Uncategorized

Labor Day isn’t just a holiday; it’s a time to reflect on the state of labor and workers’ rights in the U.S. While we’ve made strides in workplace safety and anti-discrimination, the fight for fair wages and equal opportunities continues.... read more

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