For the last two decades, with the principal exception of California and a handful of other jurisdictions, non-competition covenants have been a standard component of the defense architecture for U.S. companies to protect valuable confidential information and trade secrets from falling into the hands of a competitor. Over time, though, this tool has been dramatically curtailed. 

For the last two decades, with the principal exception of California and a handful of other jurisdictions, non-competition covenants have been a standard component of the defense architecture for U.S. companies to protect valuable confidential information and trade secrets from falling into the hands of a competitor. Over time, though, this tool has been dramatically…Read MoreERE