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Labor/Employment

May 10, 2024

Alliant files suit against Lockton in non-compete dispute

The lawsuit forms part of a broader dispute over the extent to which the clauses can apply in California.

Alliant Insurance Services sued Missouri-based Lockton Companies on Tuesday, alleging its non-compete covenants deter competitors from hiring Lockton producers for fear of becoming embroiled in lawsuits. It's the latest legal volley in a dispute over the extent to which such covenants can apply to workers in California, where their use is restricted.

The dispute could have far-reaching consequences in California, as the state's Supreme Court in December granted Lockton'...

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