Non-Compete Clauses for Employees Become Radioactive in California

California has for over 80 years prohibited covenants not to compete (also called non-compete clauses) except in a handful of cases. The basic prohibition is in Business & Professions Code § 16600, which provides: Except as provided in this chapter, … Continue reading

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Springing Covenant Not to Compete Not Enforceable

In Fillpoint, LLC v. Maas (2012), a court struck down a covenant not to compete that would take effect only upon termination of employment where the covenant was in addition to a covenant not to compete that was given in … Continue reading

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