What’s a non-compete agreement?

A non-compete agreement is a legal contract that prevents former employees from working in a similar field within a designated area for a specific period of time. It aims to protect a company’s trade secrets, customer base, and talent retention. However, its enforcement varies by state and must be reasonable and specific to be enforceable. […]

Guilty plea vs. non-compete plea: what’s the difference?

When accused of a crime, a person can plead not guilty, guilty, or no contest. Pleading guilty requires an admission of guilt and acceptance of punishment, while no contest acknowledges the possibility of conviction but does not admit guilt. A guilty plea must be accepted by the court and evidence presented. A no contest plea […]

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