Legal Question in Business Law in New York

Re: Employment agreements

In Georgia, the exact wording of the merger clause in the severance and the non-compete provisions and encompassing contract would determine whether it was cancelled and superseded by the severance. Have a business attorney in the state whose law applies to the contracts review them.

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Re: Employment agreements

If you look at the employment agreement's noncompetition clause, I bet it says something about this clause surviving the termination of the agreement? That would keep the noncompetition clause valid in the face of the severance agreement.

Other factors can also enter in to keep the noncompete clause valid in the face of the severance agreement. You need to consult an attorney who is local to you before you proceed to compete in the face of a noncompete agreement. If you need a referral, try your local bar association or the state bar association.

Good luck.

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Re: Employment agreements

Quite possibly - but not necessarily. You should have the agreements reviewed by an attorney, preferably prior to signing.