Colorado Covenants Not To Compete

Covenants Not to Compete

Covenants Not to Compete fully explores legal principles for forming, drafting and implementing sound non-competition agreements. It clearly lays out what interests can be protested and covers the legal limits of enforceability. It is the most complete, practical resource on the subject of restrictive covenants, covering the litigation process from discovery through closing argument, including plaintiff and defendant approaches. The Fourth Edition provides up-to-date information on topics as: State law as reflected in State Care Digests for all 40 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia Drafting considerations Assignments of covenants as a result of mergers and acquisitions Covenants Not to Compete even includes ready-to-use documents as well as individual clauses that can be easily customized for specific needs. Among these legally sound models are: Employments agreements in a variety of contexts Settlement and release agreements Confidential information clauses Non-competition provisions Litigation forms Covenants Not to Compete has been updated to include: New cases from various states addressing whether restrictions contained within a covenant not to compete in the employment context are reasonable Recent cases from various states addressing damages and injunctive relief New cases from various states analyzing covenants not to compete in connection with the sale of a business Recent cases from various states addressing the so-called "bluepencil" doctrine Recent cases addressing non-solicitation agreements and consideration issues

Provides a state-by-state assessment of post-employment restrictions through which employers seek to protect their interests by preventing former employees from entering into competitive employment.

Presents a set of positive changes in corporate strategies, industry norms, regional policies, and national laws that will incentivize talent flow, creativity, and growth.

This is a state-by-state analysis of covenants against competition in the franchise context, addressing how franchise covenants have been interpreted and enforced under each state's law. It allows comparative research and analysis of the subject.

Today, employers are more concerned than ever about protecting their interests -- trade secrets, inventions, customers, processes, and more. Often, covenants not to compete are being relied upon to safeguard these interests. This book covers these concerns with sample forms and practice materials on litigation procedures, including discussions of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. In this two-volume set, you'll find general legal principles for forming, drafting, and implementing covenants not to compete; an examination of covenant-not-to-compete clauses in both general and specialized terms; and theoretical and practical information for use when confronting issues involving covenants not to compete.