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Larry, the Operations Manager of BIG EAST SKI RESORTS, Inc. was friendly with Wayne who worked for ASPEN SKI RESORTS Inc.. Larry and Wayne knew each other from college. A few weeks ago Larry and Wayne reconnected at a convention of resort managers. During dinner Larry said to Wayne, “it would be great if we worked together, I think we would make a great team.” Wayne responded, “I think it would be great but I think I should stay with ASPEN SKI RESORTS for another 3 months since I will get an end of quarter bonus at that point. Larry said, “whatever works for you.” Wayne did leave ASPEN SKI RESORTS after 3 months and came to work for Big East Ski Resorts. It turned out that Wayne had eight more months on his contract with ASPEN SKI RESORTS.

Does ASPEN SKI RESORTS have a legal claim against BIG EAST SKI RESORTS? What legal principle applies? Describe fully the legal principle and explain why ASPEN SKI RESORTS has OR does not have a valid legal claim.