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Independent contractor starting his own company
I am starting my own tour company. Is it legal to contact clients who traveled with me previously while I was leading nature tours as an independent contractor for another tour company? I led tours for this company for 24 years, and established a following – I would like to contact these people and let them know I am going into business for myself. Do I need to be worried about being accused of “stealing” the mailing list?
Asked on June 25, 2009 under Business Law, Arizona
Answers:
J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
I am a lawyer in CT and practice in this area. You want to be very careful here abot soliciting these people. You were not however an employee of the company where you acquired these followers but rather an independant contractor. Did you sign a non-compete? If not, you may be able get away with letting people know that you have your own business. If you are simply informing the people that you are starting a new business, i think that it ok.
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