California has recently escalated its efforts to regulate non-compete agreements through two significant legal changes – Senate Bill 699 and Assembly Bill 1076. These reforms signify an important development in California's employment laws. The state is firmly committed to creating an environment where workers can find employment and build new California businesses without being legally restricted by their current Read More

Many business owners wish to include non-compete and non-solicitation clauses in contracts. A non-compete clause (or separate non-compete agreement) typically prohibits one party from competing against the other party for a specific duration after the contract ends. California courts frown upon non-compete clauses, and there are pitfalls when including these clauses in contracts. Section 16600 of the Read More