Legal Question in Business Law in Massachusetts

If I informed some of my employers customers that I'm starting my own business would my employer have any legal recourse?


Asked on 7/07/10, 6:21 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys

yes. An employee is not entitled to use his employers customer list for his or her own benefit.

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Answered on 7/07/10, 9:45 pm
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

The other attorney is on point here, but it also depends on (a) whether the identity of the customers is proprietary; and (b) whether you signed a nondisclosure agreement covering this issue. Consult with an attorney in your area for specifics.

Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. - Mr. Franchise

Franchise Attorney

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Answered on 7/08/10, 7:12 am
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

You have said nothing that would create a problem. However as the others said, there are potential problems.

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Answered on 7/08/10, 8:56 am
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

I agree that, based ONLY on your brief description above, you have done nothing wrong. You are, however, charting a dangerous course and I recommend speaking with an attorney before this becomes a larger problem.

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Answered on 7/08/10, 9:16 am


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