Non-Compete Agreements

Explaining Non-Compete Laws in Tennessee What are non-compete laws in Tennessee? Non-compete clauses are difficult to enforce by a former employer given that these clauses contained in contracts are often viewed as being contrary to competition and the freedom of…

You don’t need a lawyer to draft a non-compete agreement. But to avoid potential drawbacks in litigation it is best to get an experienced lawyer’s help in drafting a noncompete agreement. Non-compete agreements can create a lot of stress.  And…

Do non-compete agreements hold up? Each state has its own standards with respect to the validity of non-compete agreement. For specific information on your state’s non-compete laws seek counsel from an experienced attorney. However, there are 3 signs your noncompete…

Can my employer force me to sign a non-compete agreement? All of these employment forms to review and sign before you start a position. From reviewing company policies to signing benefit enrollment forms, the onboarding process can be arduous. Now…

So, you have signed a non-compete agreement. It is enforceable once you leave your employer? You may want to seek advice from an employment attorney. Each state has its own unique laws and rules about whether, when and to what…

A noncompete agreement is a contract between an employee and an employer, where the employee agrees not to enter into competition with the employer after the employee leaves or is terminated. It is a common business practice for employers to…

Well, I think you can take a lot of lessons from the enforcement side when you want to defend a non-compete. The first thing is is to hold the enforcing company to the letter of the law and make sure…

Why should I hire a lawyer to help with a non-compete. Well the first reason is these are economic financial considerations. When I’m on the enforcement side of these situations, one of the first things I ask the client is,…

Is a non-compete agreement enforceable? It depends on a lot of factors. Frequently, on the business side, people say, “Well I hear these things aren’t worth the paper they’re written on, why even have them?” And my response is, from…

That’s a complex question because non-competition agreements are complex and they come in a lot of varieties. And oftentimes an agreement will say it’s a non-compete agreement, but when you read the text of it it’s not quite as restrictive…