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Restrictive Covenants Under Common and Competition Law, 6th Edition

Restrictive Covenants Under Common and Competition Law, 6th Edition

Author: Alexandra Kamerling; Chris Goodwill
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780414041998
Published In: August 2010
Format: Hardback + CD-ROM
Jurisdiction: European Union, U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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previously Mehigan: Restraint of Trade and Business Secrets

Common or competition law, UK or EU, contentious or non-contentious â see restrictive covenants asthey apply to business and employees from all angles. With its practical guidance on how to get the mostout of your commercial transactions Restrictive Covenants under Common and Competition Law willlet you advise with the confidence that you are not only complying with regulations, but making effectiveagreements that benefit and protect both you and your clients.

This title can bring you up to date on not only the latest case law and legislation but also the latestdevelopments in this complex area.

THE NEW 6TH EDITION:

Discusses the application of the competition law provisions in the Treaty on the Functioningof the European Union (TFEU) and the new Vertical Agreements Regulation
Comes with an expanded section on severability and private enforcement of competition casesand arbitration
Covers new developments in employment law
Includes new chapters providing detailed commentary on atypical restraints, gardening leave,the law relating to â??team moves' and their development in recent cases
Looks at new cases developing the law in relation to restraint of trade in an employmentand commercial context
Offers expert interpretation on the principles governing confidentiality agreements
Incorporates a new section on restrictions in franchising agreements
Comes with updated appendices including the latest CP Practice Directions dealing with applications and interim injunctions
New cases include :
- Calor Gas v Express Fuels andEnglish Welsh Railway v E.On UK
- Enron Coal Services (In Liquidation) v English Welsh and Scottish Railway Ltd
- Levicon International Holdings v Linklaters SG&R Valuation Service Co LLC v Boudrais [2008] IRLR 771 and Standard Life Healthcare Limited v Gorman [2009] EWCA Civ 1292
- Norbrook Laboratories (GB) Limited v Adair [2008] EWHC 978 and Tullett Prebon Plc v BGC Brokers LP [2010] EWHC 484
- Vestergaard Frandsen A/S v Bestnet Europe Ltd [2009] EWHC 1456and its application inUBS Wealth
- Management (UK) Ltd v Vestra Wealth LLP [2008] EWHC 1974

Contents:: PART I: RESTRAINT OF TRADE DOCTRINE; Restraint of Trade; PART II: BUSINESS SECRETS; Interaction between Business Secrets Clauses and Restraint of Trade Clauses; The Characteristics of Confidentiality; PART III: EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE; The Classic Problems; Implied and Express Duties during Employment; Interests Protectable after Employment Ends; Drafting Restrictions in Employment Contracts; PART IV: BUSINESS SALES; Introduction; Vendor's Ability to Compete with the Purchaser in the Absence of Express Covenants; Express Covenants; PART V: PARTNERSHIPS AND JOINT VENTURES; Partnerships; Joint Ventures; Part VI: COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS; Introduction; Solus and Other Exclusive Purchasing Agreements; Exclusive Distribution and Agency Agreements; Licenses and Tying Agreements; Cartels, Trade Associations and Cooperatives; Other Agreements; European Competition Law; UK Competition Law; PART VII: INTERLOCUTORY RELIEF; Injunctions; Anton Piller Orders and Miscellaneous Other Orders; Practice and Procedure; PART VIII: FINAL REMEDIES; Damages; Other Remedies.