In the case, Edward Jones v. Kerr in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, partner James E. Heavey stood victorious for Barton client, John Kerr, former Edward Jones’ registered representative, in a non-solicitation dispute related to whether a post-employment contract is meant to entice or inform clients. The context drove the decision and deemed Kerr’s actions were “not an impermissible solicitation.” READ MORE
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