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Russell
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Father, husband, lawyer (trade secrets, noncompetes, employee mobility, business disputes), mediator, photographer.

Founding partner of http://beckreedriden.com
Blog: https://faircompetitionlaw.com
An excellent recap, prediction, and practical suggestions: 2025 Noncompete Developments That Led To Inflection Point www.law360.com/employment/a...
2025 Noncompete Developments That Led To Inflection Point - Law360 UK
Employers must reshape their approaches to noncompete agreements following key 2025 developments, including Delaware's rejection of blue-penciling and the proliferation of state wage thresholds, say a...
www.law360.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Starting a new job?

The #1 mistake that gets people sued isn’t what you think.

Here’s how to avoid it: youtu.be/VBMV9jVRJW4

#noncompete, #restrictivecovenants, #employmentlaw, #tradescrets, #career, #newjob, #executives, #leadership, #employeemobility
Avoiding Mistakes When Starting A New Job
YouTube video by Fair Competition Law
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August 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
New insight into the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act — garden leave and more
faircompetitionlaw.com/2025/08/25/m...
New insight into the MA noncompete act, garden leave, and more
Massachusetts Superior Court clarifies garden leave, noncompete defenses, NDAs, and reformation under the MNAA.
faircompetitionlaw.com
August 25, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Iconic - enjoy!
January 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
If you’ve left your job for a competitor, don’t be caught off guard if you receive a nastygram from your prior employer — or their lawyer.

Watch this short video to avoid creating unnecessary problems for yourself:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohTv...
January 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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International Space Station passing in front of the Sun 149.6 million kilometers apart.
December 11, 2024 at 4:01 PM
FTC Chair Lina Khan will be replaced by existing FTC Commissioner Andrew Ferguson, who opposed the FTC’s noncompete rule
faircompetitionlaw.com/2024/12/11/n...
December 11, 2024 at 9:55 PM
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Comet, Aldebaran and Mars over stonehenge Uk.
December 8, 2024 at 12:52 PM
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“Moonrise aligned with Petronas Twin Towers around 12:24 am on 10/11/2024 with a shooting distance of 10.7km from the twin towers.”
November 27, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Starting a job today?

Here’s a quick primer on the key steps to take - and key things to avoid - to limit the chances of being sued by your prior employer… Watch before you start.

Pass it along to anyone you know who’s about to start a job.

youtu.be/VBMV9jVRJW4
Avoiding Mistakes When Starting A New Job
YouTube video by Fair Competition Law
youtu.be
November 25, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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Starting a job tomorrow?

Here’s a quick primer on the key steps to take - and key things to avoid - to limit the chances of being sued by your prior employer… Watch before you start.

Pass it along to anyone you know who’s about to start a job.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBMV...
Avoiding Mistakes When Starting A New Job
YouTube video by Fair Competition Law
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2024 at 9:38 AM
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Moab, Utah 🇺🇲
November 23, 2024 at 1:59 PM
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#horror memes still goin'
November 23, 2024 at 7:21 AM
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Back to the #horror memes!
November 23, 2024 at 6:17 AM
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November 24, 2024 at 9:41 AM
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Saturn through a telescope.
November 24, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Off-boarding and on-boarding: Critical junctures, significant risks, and easy solutions

faircompetitionlaw.com/2023/12/05/o...
Off-boarding and on-boarding
Off-boarding and on-boarding puts everyone is at risk: the employee, former employer; and new employer. Use these steps to minimize the risk.
faircompetitionlaw.com
November 24, 2024 at 9:48 AM
Starting a job tomorrow?

Here’s a quick primer on the key steps to take - and key things to avoid - to limit the chances of being sued by your prior employer… Watch before you start.

Pass it along to anyone you know who’s about to start a job.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBMV...
Avoiding Mistakes When Starting A New Job
YouTube video by Fair Competition Law
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2024 at 9:38 AM