Friday, May 7, 2021 At the end of April, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided whether no-hire, or “no-poach,” provisions that are ancillary to a services contract between business entities are enforceable under the laws of this Commonwealth. It held that they are not.[1] Pittsburgh Logistics Systems, Inc. (“ PLS”) is a third-party logistics provider that arranges for the shipping of freight with selected trucking companies. Beemac Trucking (“ Beemac”) is a shipping company that conducts non-exclusive business with PLS. In 2010, PLS and Beemac entered into a Motor Carriage Services Contract. It contained both a non-solicitation provision and the no-hire provision. While the contract was in force, Beemac hired four PLS employees. On November 29, 2016, PLS filed an action in the Court of Common Pleas of Beaver County against Beemac alleging breach of contract, tortious interference with contract, violation of the Pennsylvania Uniform Trade Secrets Act, and civil conspiracy.