HSB Webinar Announcement – Hiring from a Competitor: Legal Risks, Recent Verdicts and Risk Mitigation Strategies
August 11, 2025
- Denny P. Major
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB's Employment Law team.
Employers increasingly look to competitors when recruiting experienced talent — but these hiring decisions can carry significant legal risk. From trade secret misappropriation to claims involving restrictive covenants and fiduciary breaches, hiring from a competitor can trigger costly litigation. On August 28, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Denny Major presented an employment law webinar discussing these risks and considerations.
Key topics included:
Key topics included:
- High-profile verdicts and recent enforcement trends against hiring employers
- Legal exposure tied to non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
- Strategies to mitigate risk during recruitment, interviewing and onboarding
- Practical guidance for HR leaders, legal departments and hiring managers
