Business Torts CLE

May 22, 2006

Speakers:

R. Mark Dare, Esq., Isler Dare Ray & Radcliffe, P.C.

Edward Isler, Esq., Isler Dare Ray & Radcliffe, P.C.

Linda Jackson, Esq., Venable LLP

Michael Robinson, Esq., Venable LLP

CONTENTS

I. Covenants Not To Compete in Virginia: Introduction and Overview

II. Contract Formation

III. Reasonableness of Restraint

IV. Miscellaneous Issues

V. Drafting Considerations for Noncompetition Agreements

VI. Model Restrictive Covenant Provisions

VII. The Duty of Loyalty and Unfair Competition Torts in the Workplace Under Virginia Law: Overview

VIII. An Employee’s Duty of Loyalty

IX. Tortious Interference with Contract or Prospective Business Relations

X. Civil Conspiracy

XI. Virginia Uniform Trade Secrets Act 

XII. Virginia Computer Crimes Act