Surgent's Understanding Non-Compete Agreements

Overview

More and more employers rely on non-compete agreements to protect company assets. Although state laws vary, non-competes are often used to protect the creation and development of corporate goodwill, customer relationships and specialized training, among others. Today, employees are more likely to be asked to sign non-compete agreements as a condition to employment. Non-compete agreements are also a common component of a business sale agreement. This program surveys non-compete agreements from all angles. Whether you advise individual clients or work for an employer, the presentation provides an understanding of common issues that arise in the negotiation and enforcement of non-competes.

Highlights

• Enforcement of non-compete agreements from the employer’s perspective
• Opposing enforcement of non-compete agreements from the employee’s perspective
• Understanding reasonable geographic scope and time limitations for non-compete agreements
• Understanding key issues that arise during enforcement and opposition to enforcement of non-compete agreements. 

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Practitioners who advise employers who seek to use non-competes to protect corporate assets such as customer goodwill, client lists or other legitimate business interests. Practitioners who advise individuals who may have signed non-compete agreements.

Objectives

• Gain an understanding of issues that arise when an employer seeks to enforce a non-compete or when an employee challenges the validity of a non-compete agreement
• Understand how non-compete laws vary significantly by state
• Learn common issues that arise when drafting and litigating non-compete agreements.

Preparation

None

Notice

This on-demand webcast can be taken at any time of your choosing and is valid for one year from the date of purchase. No live instructor is present, and an exam is required to earn credit. You must score 70% or higher to earn the certificate.

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