Legal Question in Business Law in Maryland

Re: Non competition

That's an interesting question--one I've not come across before. Generally speaking, we're talking direct distance from the protected business--it would be too complicated to consider all the various roads that may lead to the business. If the "restricted" person sets up shop at least 30 miles away from the protected business, he should be okay.

Re: Non competition

The general rule in Maryland is that noncompetition geographic area restrictions are measured in ground miles. Noncompete provisions need to be carefully interpreted and complied with, especially when a new or related business is being started by the person or persons subject to the noncompetition provision of an employment agreement, partnership agreement, etc. An experienced business law attorney should be able to help you/your family with this in MD. Please note that a signed engagement letter is necessary in order to engage my services as an attorney. If I can be of any help to you or people you know, contact me as I would be pleased to provide tax/legal support. Sincerely, Bob Beatson, 7-30-2001, 4:50 p.m. EDT Law Offices of Robert Beatson, II 9818 Glynshire Way, Potomac, MD 20854 Tel/Fax 301-340-2951 email: [email protected] website: www.beatsonlaw.com Practice areas: Tax, business law, computer/high tech/biotech law, intellectual property, trusts/estates/wills. Licensed to practice law in: DC, MD, VA, and NY.