Firing up a noncompete suit takes guts. Hands down, the dispute is about a company’s competitive edge. In most cases, a key employee has learned the company’s secret playbook, then jumped ship to a direct competitor. All eyes are on trial counsel to deliver a temporary restraining order. Tensions are high, and time is short.
When working under those conditions, I’ve found a few noncompete provisions that make me crack a smile. They give my client an edge and let me know my job will be a little bit easier. Let’s take a peek at provisions in-house counsel can include during the drafting stage that increase the odds of a company victory.
