Sexton v. Thermotron Industries, Inc., No. 130849 (Mich. Ct. App. 1992) (unpublished opinion) ($200,000 jury verdict for breach of contract under Michigan law reversed), leave to appeal denied, 442 Mich. 885, 502 N.W.2d 39 (Mich. S. Ct. 1993)
January 7, 2008
Florida Non-Compete Agreements
Often after leaving your job your previous employer will try to hold you to the terms of a non-compete or non-solicitation agreement. An important part of determining the enforceability of the agreement is whether you can afford to defend a suit by the employer.
Although many non-compete agreements are not enforceable as written, courts will see if there is a way to reduce the scope by limiting the time, range of activities restricted, or the geographic restrictions if there is a legitimate business interest that the business is trying to protect.
There are many defenses to non-compete agreements and if you are willing to fight there is a chance you can settle or will a case. The best defense is to review and structure your agreement prior to executing it. It is important to have your agreement reviewed by a Florida Non-compete Attorney or a Florida Non-solicition Lawyer to determine what your chances of prevailing are.
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