J. Watson Wilson v. Alan R. Clarke

CAMPBELL, Circuit Judge.

Nordli, Wilson Associates (“Nordli”) appeals from a decision of the district court refusing to enforce a provision of an employment contract against its former employee, Alan R. Clarke (“Clarke”).

Nordli is a partnership of psychologists serving as professional consultants to businesses and other organizations. Through evaluations (or “assessments”) by tests and interviews, it assists its clients in making judgments about matters such as the hiring, placement, promotion and firing of personnel. There are probably a dozen or two such firms in the country.

Nordli hired…