MasterCard Worldwide Publishes Pizzi Podcast on Non-Compete Agreements
Roseland, NJ, February 25, 2008 – MasterCard Worldwide sought
Peter J. Pizzi's expertise in employment litigation for its article entitled "Avert Legal Battles With a Former Employer in Your Industry." The article, published in MasterCard's Business Essentials Library, addresses the best strategies for employees leaving a current employer to start a new venture within the same industry. Pizzi provided guidance on the potential legal pitfalls to consider, particularly when non-compete and non-solicitation restrictive covenants have been executed.
The complete interview with Pizzi, entitled "Keep Your New Business Legal When Competing With a Former Employer," is also available to stream or download as a podcast from the MasterCard website.
Mr. Pizzi handles a wide variety of business litigation matters at Connell Foley, including restrictive covenant and trade secret litigation, employment matters, and securities litigation. He is Chair of the firm's Internet and Information Technology practice, and co-chair of its Intellectual Property practice group.
As a member of the New York State Bar Association, Mr. Pizzi sits as Co-Chair of the Commercial & Federal Litigation Section’s Internet and Intellecutal Property Litigation Committee. He also serves as Co-Chair of the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Internet and Computer Law Committee.
Designated by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, Mr. Pizzi is a member of the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Colorado bars and can be reached at (973) 533 4221 and at ppizzi@connellfoley.com.
