EarthWeb provided online products and services to business professionals in the information technology (IT) industry. Earth-Web operated
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(c) For a period of twelve (12) months after the termination of Schlack’s employment with EarthWeb, Schlack shall not, directly or indirectly:
(1) Work as an employee . or in any other . capacity for any person or entity that directly competes with EarthWeb. For the purpose of this section, the term ‘‘directly competing’’ is defined as a person or entity or division on an entity that is
(i) An online service for Information Professionals whose primary business is to provide Information Technology Professionals with a directory of third party technology, software, and/or developer resources; and/or an online reference library, and or
(ii) An online store, the primary purpose of which is to sell or distribute third party software or products used for Internet site or software development.
About one year later, Schlack tendered his letter of resignation to EarthWeb. Schlack revealed at this time that he had accepted a position with ITworld.com, a subsidiary of IDG. EarthWeb sought to enforce the noncompete agreement in Schlack’s employment agreement. Discuss who should prevail and why.
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Smith and Roberson Business Law
ISBN: 978-0538473637
15th Edition
Authors: Richard A. Mann, Barry S. Roberts
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