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There is a lot of nuance to the enforceability of non-compete agreements. To save you some time, they are generally enforceable.
There are two common contexts in which non-compete clauses show up. In the employment context, non-competes are difficult to impossible to enforce. Non-competes in the sale of the business are much easier to enforce.
That said, there are three restrictions to consider in the your non-compete agreement that affect its enforceability. Those are:
1. Scope of Activity
2. Geographic
3. Time
Watch the video for more details, and contact me with any questions!
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My 20+ years of experience in business finance, business law and entrepreneurship have led me to believe that numbers and logic are awesome tools, but understanding human nature and emotions is the first step to business success.
The Cenkus Law Firm provides services related to mergers & acquisitions, general business issues and startups, including founders’ agreements and fundraising. I also consult with entrepreneurs and have invested my own capital as an angel investor.
From 2010-2013 I served as Chief Legal Counsel of a publicly-traded international oilfield services company. From 2001 to 2006 me and a partner founded and built Paragon Residential Mortgage. Paragon was sold to Bridge Investments in 2006.
I hold a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania.
Now, I live in Austin, TX with my wife and two kids. I enjoy reading, running, classic movies, great food and wine and some great American football.
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