Robert Milligan was quoted in a June 9 story from BuzzFeed, "Now This Forbids Staff From Taking Jobs At Other News Outlets," on how new hires at social news outlet must sign a contract that forbids them from taking a job at other media places. Milligan said that employers typically pursue legal action over non-competes on a case-by-case basis, depending on jurisdiction and how the worker leaves the company. You can read the full article here.
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