andyarnold, Author at Horton Law Firm

Understanding Trade Secrets

by andyarnold | Jan 14, 2018 | Business Litigation, Non-Compete Litigation, Trade Secrets

Most businesses in today’s competitive climate rely on the talents of its employees. Employees are often undervalued as a company’s asset – that is, until they leave to join a competitor or start their own business, at which time their value is more realistically... read more

Unfair Trade Practices

by andyarnold | Dec 5, 2017 | Business Litigation

Businesses in South Carolina, around the country and around the world can be found to be using unfair trade practices or unfair competition. These usually come about because companies and individuals are in fierce competition not only to survive, but to thrive in... read more

Wrongful Termination

by andyarnold | Nov 29, 2017 | Employment Law

When it comes to the question of wrongful termination for South Carolina employees, do you know your rights after being wrongfully fired from a job? South Carolina is often touted as a top state for doing business, namely for its labor climate as a “right-to-work”... read more

Employment Discrimination: An Overview

by andyarnold | Oct 5, 2017 | Discrimination, Employment Law

In South Carolina, the unfortunate reality for employees is that you can be fired for any reason at all, even without cause. Fairness is not the standard, at least not the written standard. However, there are exceptions to at-will employment, and the primary... read more

Executive and Employment Contracts

by andyarnold | Sep 26, 2017 | Employment Law, Non-Compete Litigation

Most employees do not have a written employment contract, although some do. And as non-compete agreements have become more prevalent, so have employment contracts. Generally, an employment contracts is the first resort for considering an employee’s legal rights,... read more

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Understanding Trade Secrets

Unfair Trade Practices

Wrongful Termination

Employment Discrimination: An Overview

Executive and Employment Contracts

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