Legal Question in Business Law in Minnesota

Re: Non Compete Clause

Yes, if written right they may be enforceable. I have experience with these.

Re: Non Compete Clause

Cases? Whole shelves of books have been written on this subject.

There are rules about when they are and when they are not legal. The basic rule is they have to be "reasonable." But what that means is pretty tricky.

You need a consultation with a competent lawyer who has had a chance to review the contract in quesiton. Figure on paying a consult fee of about $250.

Re: Non Compete Clause

I am not sure that I understand the question completely.

There is much case law on the enforeceability of Covenants not to Compete. They must be properly structured and be sufficiently narrowly tailored with respect to gepography and duration to be enforceable. They must also be supported by consideration necessary to form a contract.

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