Legal Question in Business Law in Virginia

Yes, depending upon the important terms of such clauses having to do

with time and duration, geographical scope of the prohibition as well as the scope and nature of the actitvities being prohibited.

As a Franchise Attorney I entirely agree with the other attorney answer. Non competes are very common in franchise contracts, for example, and in many other agreements aw well. Consult with a good business or franchise attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

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