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dragonwriter
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> You don't have to break a law to be ruled against in civil court (in the US)
Yes, you do; civil courts enforce civil law, which is actually law.
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If you ask and confirm that they won't contact your current employer, then might it not fall under contract law?
EpicEng
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... Yes that makes sense. No idea why I was thinking law == criminal law.
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Yes, you do; civil courts enforce civil law, which is actually law.