

"Confidential Information" in Non-Compete Agreements
Many people mistakenly assume that a signed contract is automatically enforceable. However, that’s simply not the case when analyzing a non-compete agreement. The first step in analyzing a non-compete agreement is determining whether it creates an unreasonable restraint of trade. The answer to that question depends on whether the restraint is necessary to protect a legitimate business interest. The agreement isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on unless it protects a legitimat