Moore Friedman LLP

Moore Friedman advises companies and individuals on a wide range of disputes arising out of employment relationships, including disputes over restrictive covenants such as non-solicitation, confidentiality and non-compete agreements.

Our attorneys have conducted workplace investigations for public and private corporations arising from allegations of individual discrimination, harassment, retaliation and hostile work environment. Tom also co-authored “Negative Covenants.” Chap. 4, Executive Compensation (Sirken & Cagney, Law Journal Seminars Press).

Experience

  • Obtained “zero award” on behalf of a large broker-dealer in a FINRA arbitration brought by a former employee seeking a multimillion dollar bonus.
  • Successfully defended a midsize investment bank in a FINRA arbitration hearing with a former employee regarding an alleged guaranteed bonus.
  • Representation of a large broker dealer in a successful FINRA arbitration with a former employee concerning incentive compensation.
  • Multiple representations of large broker dealer in FINRA arbitrations with former employees regarding deferred compensation and bonuses.
  • Achieved favorable settlement for a primary dealer in a FINRA arbitration with an employee who was terminated for cause.
  • Defended private equity firm in sexual harassment matter.
  • Reached favorable settlement of retaliation claims by resident against hospital system.
  • Counseled financial services provider in pre-dispute resolution of former employee’s violation of non-compete and non-solicitation obligations.
  • Multiple representation of insurance broker in pre-dispute resolution of alleged breaches of non-solicitation by new and former employees.
  • Representation of plaintiffs and defendants in multiple disputes related to alleged violations of restrictive covenants.
  • Multiple representations of business entities and C-Suite executives in executive compensation disputes.
  • Obtained injunctive relief for several businesses fighting to prevent talent “raiding” and unfair competition.
  • Assisted several executives of country’s largest retailer to block enforcement of overly-broad noncompete clauses in their employment contracts, allowing them to move within the industry.
  • Arbitrate on behalf of CEO in a multimillion-dollar dispute over his termination by multinational trading company.
  • Advised publicly traded company regarding termination of chief executive’s benefits based on manipulation of financial statements.

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