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Non-solicitation Provision Overturned in California

Graphic with reference to California Business and Professions Code, referenced in a case upholding an employee non-solicitation provisionIt is common knowledge that California generally prohibits post-employment non-compete provisions. However, people know far less about law pertaining to post-employment non-solicitation provisions.

In this post, I will describe existing post-employment non-compete and non-solicitation case law. Then I will discuss a recent case that may signal a new direction.

Background – Non-competition Provisions Disfavored

Business and Professions Code Section 16600 is the statutory basis for California’s post-employment non-compete prohibition: (more…)