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California Extends Prohibition on Noncompete Agreements

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California law famously bans employee noncompetition agreements, under a statute enacted in 1872. As of January 1, 2024, new amendments to this age-old statute provide clarity about what is—and is not—enforceable....more

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Will California's New Statute Invalidating Non-Compete Agreements Be Subject To Constitutional Challenge?

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Article I, Section 10 of the United States Constitution prohibits a state from passing any law impairing the obligation of contracts.  A similar prohibition is found in Article 1, Section 9 of the California Constitution. ...more

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