OA75: Opening Arguments Über Alles (Understanding Non-Compete Clauses)

In this freewheeling episode, Andrew walks through a recent decision in California regarding a key employee who worked on self-driving cars and was recruited by a competitor. First, however, the guys talk about <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/posts/oa73-berkeley-w-11447355">Episode #73's discussion with Travis Wester</a> and what lessons hopefully we all can take away from it, including answering a listener question from Lyman Smith on how to go about finding primary sources. Next, the guys discuss "Mr. Met" and the doctrines of factual and legal impossibility.  Can a four-fingered mascot really give anyone the "middle" finger?? In the main segment, Andrew breaks down the recent federal court opinion in California enjoining a former Waymo employee from working on Uber's self-driving car program, and along the way highlights the differences between non-compete clauses, non-solicitation clauses, and trade secrets. After that, Andrew tells a fun story in answering a listener question from Michael Grace regarding the craziest legal argument Andrew's ever heard. Finally, we end with the answer to Thomas Takes the Bar Exam question #26 about composite sketches inspired by dead witnesses.  We'll release a new #TTTBE question this Friday, and, as always, answer that question the following Tuesday.  Don't forget to play along by following our Twitter feed (<a href= "https://twitter.com/openargs">@Openargs</a>) and/or our <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/openargs/">Facebook Page</a> and quoting the Tweet or Facebook Post that announces this episode along with your guess and reason(s), and don't forget that patrons who support us at <em>any</em> level get early access to the answers (and usually a fun post analyzing the question in more detail). <span style="text-decoration: underline">Recent Appearances:</span> None!  Have us on your show! <span style= "text-decoration: underline">Show Notes & Links</span> <ol> <li>Here's the <a href= "https://twitter.com/darrenrovell/status/870185232317767681">Tweet from Darren Rovell