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Littler

The (Less-Than-Golden) State of Confidentiality Provisions in California

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It is well known that California takes a dim view towards restrictive covenants in the workplace. Business & Professions Code Section 16600 prohibits employee non-compete agreements, stating that “every contract by which...more

Stokes Wagner

Employers Must Notify California Employees of Void Non-Competes

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California is not spreading the love to employers this Valentine’s Day. Employers’ deadline to give their California employees a notice that any non-compete agreements are void was February 14, 2024. Employers who fail to...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

New Legislation Extends California Noncompete Ban to Agreements Signed Outside the Golden State and May Impose Notice Obligations...

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As we’ve previously written, California already takes a strong position against employee noncompete agreements. State law bans such agreements (with extremely limited exception) and imposes significant penalties on employers...more

Allen Matkins

Bill Would Authorize Disbarment Of Attorneys Who Enter Into Non-Competes With Their Employees

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California lawyers are well aware of this state disfavors covenants not to compete.  California Senator Kevin McCarty would like to increase the level of hostility by adding a provision to the Business & Professions Code...more

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Court Of Appeal Affirms Enforceability Of Post-Termination Solicitation Ban In Employment Agreement

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California is famously hostile to covenants not to compete.   In fact, Section 16600 of the California Business & Professions Code provides "Except as provided in this chapter, every contract by which anyone is restrained...more

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