Misappropriation of confidential information or trade secrets
Urgent steps and a lawsuit when a former employee takes confidential data or trade secrets.
What is included
- Reviews the restrictive covenants and confidentiality terms in the agreement
- Explains whether the terms are likely to be enforceable under Ontario law
- Sends or responds to demand letters
- Brings or defends an injunction application
- Drafts covenants for executives and business sales
What is not included
- Court or tribunal fees, reports and other disbursements
- Tax or pension calculations, unless the lawyer agrees to provide them
- Steps beyond the scope confirmed in writing, such as a trial or an appeal
- Work by NEO Legal Services: NEO is a paralegal firm and only makes the referral
Who this service is for
- Employers protecting confidential information and customers
- Employees and executives bound by restrictive covenants
- Buyers and sellers of a business
Information to have ready
- 1The employment, shareholder or sale agreement
- 2Evidence of the information or customers at issue
- 3Details of the new employer or business
How a referral works
- 1Tell us in a few words what the matter is about, and who else is involved, so we can check for a conflict of interest.
- 2We recommend an Ontario lawyer for your matter, and at least one other you could choose instead.
- 3The lawyer runs their own conflict check, confirms the scope and quotes the fee, normally in a written retainer agreement.
- 4You pay the lawyer's fee to the lawyer. Any referral fee comes out of it, is disclosed to you in writing, and never increases what you pay.
NEO Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm, not a law firm. Every step of a referral, and your rights
Frequently asked questions
What does the lawyer charge?
Lawyers usually charge $450–$900/hr for this kind of work, by the hour. The lawyer quotes the actual rate and an estimate. You pay the lawyer directly; the referral itself costs you nothing.
Are non-compete clauses allowed in Ontario?
Since October 25, 2021, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 prohibits most non-compete agreements with employees, with exceptions for some executives and the sale of a business. Non-solicitation and confidentiality terms are treated differently.
General information only, not legal advice. NEO Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm regulated by the Law Society of Ontario.
Important limitations
- No settlement amount or result can be guaranteed
- Deadlines keep running while you choose a lawyer
- Federally regulated workplaces, such as banks and airlines, are covered by federal laws, such as the Canada Labour Code, rather than Ontario's Employment Standards Act, 2000
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