[blindlaw] Non-compete... Binding Or Not?

[Craig Anderson]

As Michael says, the extent to which such an agreement is now binding 
depends on the law of the state involved, as well as other relevant factors, 
especially including the elapsed time since you left your former job.  Good 
luck.

Craig
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard Wells" <richwels at myfreedombox.com>
To: <blindlaw at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 30, 2006 9:08 PM
Subject: [blindlaw] Non-compete... Binding Or Not?


> Hello,
>
> I am in need of some legal advice. I find myself in a situation where I
> need a job, but I don't want my former employer scaring away potential
> new employers with threats of legal action. I need to find where the
> limits of the non-compete document I signed almost eight years ago are.
> This will not only help me to find suitable employment, but to also
> know what jobs I may need to rule out to avoid potential trouble.
>
> Would one or more of you be interested in reading over this document
> and letting me know where I stand? Am I locked out of the industry I
> have worked in for more than ten years? Are there areas where I can
> safely work without fear of retribution from my former employer toward
> my potential new employer or toward me?
>
> I should probably not post this document on the list, but only to those
> who directly express interest/willingness to look it over.
>
> Thanks for any an all help on this.
>
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