Non-competition agreements are tough to enforce in California.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s take a quick look at a major case that deals with non-competition agreements in the employment area.<\/p>\n
CPA Ray Edwards (Edwards), a tax manager, was hired by a Los Angeles accounting firm \u2013 Arthur Andersen LLP (Andersen) in 1997. Edwards had to sign a noncompetition agreement that prohibited him from working for or seeking Anderson clients for limited periods upon his termination. Non-competition agreements are tough to enforce in California. Let\u2019s take a quick look at a major case that deals with non-competition agreements in the employment area. CPA Ray Edwards (Edwards), a tax manager, was hired by a Los Angeles accounting…<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThe agreement Edwards signed stated: If you leave the Firm, for eighteen months after release or resignation, you agree not to perform the professional services you provided clients you worked with during the eighteen months prior to release or resignation. This does not prohibit you from accepting employment with a client.
\nFor twelve months after you leave the Firm, you agree not to solicit any client of the office(s) to which you were assigned during the eighteen months preceding release or resignation.
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