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Christopher A. Pickett

Partner

cpickett@ubglaw.com
St. Louis – 314.516.2654

News & Media

News & Media

Client Alert

FTC’s Warning Letter to Mortgage Connect Signals Continued Enforcement Risk for Non-Compete Agreements

August 5, 2026

Client Alert

What the Rollins Enforcement Action Really Means for Multistate Employers

April 16, 2026

Article

Business Cease and Desist Letters: Protecting Company Assets and Reputation

April 13, 2026

Article

Do You Need a Lawyer to Send a Cease and Desist Letter?

April 9, 2026

Client Alert

Pending Non-Compete Bans and Wage Thresholds: 2026 Legislative Developments

April 8, 2026

Article

Drafting a Cease and Desist Letter: What to Include and Avoid

March 26, 2026

Client Alert

Washington Enacts Sweeping Ban on Non-competition Agreements

March 25, 2026

Article

Cease and Desist Letters vs. Injunctions: Choosing the Right Tool for Employers

March 9, 2026

Article

Why Vague Trade Secret Claims Fail in Court

February 24, 2026

Client Alert

FTC Workshop Highlights Heightened Risks for Employers: Chairman Ferguson Signals Stricter Scrutiny of Non-competes

February 12, 2026

Article

Warning Signs an Employee Is Taking Confidential Information

January 26, 2026

Article

What Employers Should Do in the First 48 Hours After a Key Employee Resigns

January 22, 2026

Article

Eighth Circuit Vacates Preliminary Injunction in Choreo v. Compound Planning, Emphasizing Irreparable Harm Standard

January 16, 2026

Client Alert

Eighth Circuit Decision Highlights High Bar for Injunctive Relief in Restrictive Covenant Cases

January 16, 2026

Article

FTC Enforcement and State-Level Reforms Signal a New Era for Non-Compete Agreements

January 14, 2026

Article

Preparing to Compete: Legal Limits Before Resigning

January 13, 2026

Article

The Right Time to Audit Your Agreements and Workplace Policies

December 23, 2025

Article

Using Emergency Injunctions to Protect Trade Secrets

December 19, 2025

Article

What Businesses Should Know About Protecting Trade Secrets Under the Defend Trade Secrets Act

December 9, 2025

Article

Using Cease and Desist Letters to Address Post-Employment Obligations

November 25, 2025

Article

What Businesses Should Know About the Cost of Cease and Desist Letters

November 25, 2025

Article

Near-Permanent Customer Relationships: Legal Considerations

November 13, 2025

Article

Injunctive Relief in Employment Litigation: Protecting Your Business When Time Is Critical

November 3, 2025

Article

When Speed Matters: Understanding TROs and Injunctions in Employment Law

October 27, 2025

Article

Yes, Non-Competes Are Still Enforceable in Illinois—What You Need to Know

October 23, 2025

Article

Yes, Non-Competes Are Still Enforceable in Missouri—What You Need to Know

October 22, 2025

Article

Exit Interviews: They Matter More Than You Think

October 10, 2025

Article

NDAs and Contracts: How to Structure an Enforceable Non-Disclosure Agreement

October 7, 2025

Article

The FTC Continues Non-Compete Pivot: From Blanket Bans to Targeted Enforcement

September 26, 2025

Article

Non-Competes Under Fire: Five Alternative Contractual Provisions to Protect Your Business Now

September 22, 2025

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