Karol Maw, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Advanced Clinical Communications, Inc., and Michael F. Forte

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the Appellate Division, holding that the plaintiff failed to state a claim under the Conscientious Employee Protection Act because a non‑compete agreement does not implicate a “clear mandate of public policy.” The Court also affirmed that the related common‑law wrongful‑termination claim likewise fails, and remanded for further proceedings consistent with that disposition.