Smith and Roberson’s Business Law
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Chapter 13, Problem 2TS
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Company E offered information, products and, services to IT professionals through a family of websites for tasks and giving solutions in business. Person S joined as Vice President, Worldwide Content signing non-compete agreement which stated that he cannot join in a company directly competing with company E for a period of 12 months after his termination.
To discuss: The arguments that supports the person S’s position that the covenant is not enforceable.
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