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Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation and Non-Disclosure Agreements

When negotiating non-competition, non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements, there are many issues that should be taken into consideration, regardless of whether counsel is given to the employer or employee. For example, is the agreement or restrictive covenant necessary to protect the employer's legitimate business interests? Is the agreement supported by adequate consideration? Is the restrictive covenant reasonably limited as to time and geographical location in which the conduct is prohibited? What law will apply to the agreement?

31 minute read October 30, 2007 at 02:40 PM
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Rosanna Sattler And Joseph P. Corrigan
Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation and Non-Disclosure Agreements

When negotiating non-competition, non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements, there are many issues that should be taken into consideration, regardless of whether counsel is given to the employer or employee. For example, is the agreement or restrictive covenant necessary to protect the employer's legitimate business interests?

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