Non-Compete. How well do non-competes stand up in Ca. ? I was employed signed agreement, then terminated six months later.

There are many different legal issues that can be involved. Without reviewing the exact terms one can only generalize about noncompete terms being...

Employer A is holding money against non-compete clause though I didn't join Employer B after getting H1 B visa.

Your employer cannot withhold your pay. Not for a noncompete (which is illegal) or other reason. You may be entitled to your owed wages, lost...

Let me address your many issues. First, California noncompete law applies equally to independent contractors and employees. Second, the...

Can a California recruiting company enforce a "non-compete" agreement?

An attorney would need to review the "noncompete" terms to determine what might be enforceable. Usually, it is not a "noncompete" per se, because...

Can a company in California enforce a non-compete for an independent contractor (1099) working out of Massachusetts

The questions cannot be fully answered with reviewing the entire agreement and exact terms being used. Noncompetes of this type are void in...

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With due respect to the Texas attorneys who previously answered - find yourself a Texas attorney who actually knows noncompete law for physicians...

Can a non compete be enforced if there is a concentrated area for similar companies?

Yes, this geographic area will almost certainly be enforced in Washington. The time-frame may be long, but would be expensive to litigate just to...

I have a non compete clause for 3 years. Company selling to competitor. If I leave, is non compete till in affect?

The general rule is an asset or stock purchase does not affect the validity of a company's contracts. A noncompete is a contract. I am a little...

Question about non-compete and intellectual property.

We do not have the terms of your agreement to evaluate, but the short answer is you could be sued and Texas courts will almost always validate some...

Am I bound to a non compete that I signed with a company based in California (i reside in Louisiana) and go work elsewhere?

The terms of the noncompete need to be reviewed. You can get more information at http://californianoncompete.com but in short: - Where the...