Innoventures U Jan 2019: Non-Compete

You Can't Do That.

The Dos and Don'ts of the new Mass. Non-Compete Law

The new Non-compete law went into effect on October 1. And that means that your existing and all new non-compete agreements are going to have to change. The new law, which applies to both employees and independent contractors, generally bans employment-related non-compete agreements in Massachusetts unless they meet certain statutory requirements. Whether you were for or against non-competes, they are a reality of your business, and you need to be sure that you’re in compliance.

Speakers:
Steve London, and Nick Stawasz are both partners at Pepper Hamilton, and long-time supporters and Sponsors of NSIV, will be providing the overview of this new – and extremely important – legislation.

Steve is a partner in the Health Sciences Department of Pepper Hamilton LLP and concentrates his practice on corporate finance, securities and general corporate matters, and focuses on emerging growth companies and middle market businesses. In addition to serving as general and special counsel for large companies, Steve also works with entrepreneurs in he initial startup and development stage of business. He has extensive experience in negotiating licensing, manufacturing, marketing and distribution agreements, joint ventures and strategic alliances, as well as public and private equity and debt offerings, venture capital financings, and mergers and acquisitions.

Nick is a partner in the Corporate and Securities Practice Group of Pepper Hamilton LLP and concentrates his practice in transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, securities law compliance and general corporate matters. He is a member of the firm’s Training Committee and Professional Responsibility Committee. Prior to joining Pepper in 2013, Mr. Stawasz was an associate with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Boston.

Why YOU Should Attend:

It’s here. You have to deal with it.