Legal Question in Business Law in Tennessee

Non Compete

Me and a friend recently opened up a

medical supply business where we

both were minority partners. The

majority owner and president, made

my friend sign a non-compete but

not the 1099 for employment. The

company is not viable and he and I

want out. Please advise if the non-

compete is valid in absence of a 1099

contract of employment.


Asked on 5/06/09, 5:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
James R. Becker, Jr. Becker Law Firm

Re: Non Compete

Generally speaking, enforcement of the noncompete agreement will have nothing to do with the existence of a 1099 form. Rather, noncompete enforcement depends on a number of factors, including what the employer is seeking to protect, the legitimacy of that need and the scope of protection sought. For more information about noncompetes in Tennessee, you can visit my website, www.memphisemploymentlawyer.net.

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Answered on 5/08/09, 2:07 pm


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