Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Maryland

previous employment

The company my boyfriend's company went out of business in Dec '08. He was able to find a new job in the same profession. This week he contacted some of the customers from his previous company and now the owner of that company is treatening a lawsuit. Does he have grounds for a lawsuit? His comapny is out of business.


Asked on 1/22/09, 12:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: previous employment

Unless your boyfriend had signed a non-compete agreement when he went to work for the former company, he's free to solicit the old customers on behalf of his new company. He should be careful to avoid making disparaging remarks about the old company.

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Answered on 1/22/09, 1:23 pm


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