The White House has issued new information about its policy position on non-competes, including a call to action from President Obama to state and federal lawmakers to curb and limit non-compete agreements. To read the Fact Sheet, please click here.
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California Court Confirms No Absolute Public Policy Against Non-Competes Entered into by Partners
By Charles L. Post on
Posted in Trade Secrets and Competition
California’s prohibition on non-competition agreements is less than absolute. For example, non-compete agreements may be enforced against partners or sellers of businesses. Additionally, in SingerLewak LLP v. Andrew Gantman (2015) 241 Cal.App.4th 610, a California Appellate Court affirmed an arbitration award that would be considered by most to be a misapplication of California’s non-competition law.…
Non-Competes and the “Trade Secret Exception” Revisited
By James Kachmar on
Posted in Trade Secrets and Competition
We periodically discuss California law regarding non-compete provisions in this Blog. The California Supreme Court has made clear that non-compete provisions are unenforceable unless they fall within one of the statutory exceptions set out in sections 16601 et seq. (i.e., in connection with the sale of a business, goodwill, etc.). Over the years, courts have…