Legal Question in Business Law in Maryland
The company that I contract my home care aide from has split from the original company and is changing to a new company name and is getting a new state license number. Territory and ownership are going to be different also. Are previously negotiated contracts still valid? I am interested in both mine and my aide's contracts - especially the non-compete clause. The company is part of a franchise.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Unless the new company agrees to an assignment of your contract from the original company, they won't be bound by that contract. Typically what happens in these situations is that the new company solicits the customers in an effort to get them to go with the new company, while the old company does the same in order to keep their customers. As for your aide, their non-compete clause's enforceability is dependent on its scope and terms--if it's too broad, both in terms of the geographic area and the length of time, it could be ruled unenforceable in a legal proceeding.
Related Questions & Answers
-
If an employee says they have authorization to order something salisited on the... Asked 7/01/13, 1:52 pm in United States Maryland Business Law
-
I am looking to seek advice on should I or should I not file a document with a... Asked 6/24/13, 1:23 pm in United States Maryland Business Law
-
Are verbal employment contracts still liable in court? An employee that's been... Asked 6/15/13, 3:22 am in United States Maryland Business Law
-
My employer lost a contract to a competitor. The competitor signed a non-compete... Asked 6/12/13, 5:32 pm in United States Maryland Business Law
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
