The powerful anti-SLAPP motion

A very powerful weapon exists in Oregon law in the form of an anti-SLAPP motion. The anti-SLAPP motion can tilt the tables against the deep pocket company, and can put a quick end to certain frivolous claims. “SLAPP” stands for “strategic lawsuits against public participation.” The statute is designed to provide for easy dismissal of [...]

By |2017-05-14T00:36:17+00:00April 22nd, 2016|Anti-SLAPP, Business Defamation, Business Law, Defamation, Employment Litigation, General, Libel, Slander|Comments Off on The powerful anti-SLAPP motion

The Noncompetition Agreement in Oregon – an Overview

1. Introduction A noncompetition agreement in the employment context is a contract under which the employee agrees not to compete against the employer for a specified period, usually within a specified geographic area. Although a noncompetition agreement can be a separate agreement, non-competition clauses are sometimes part of a broader contract. The use of the [...]

By |2017-05-14T00:56:07+00:00January 20th, 2016|Employment Law, Employment Litigation, Non-Competition, Non-Competition Agreement, Noncompetition Agreement|Comments Off on The Noncompetition Agreement in Oregon – an Overview
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