Texas Non Compete Attorneys; Texas Non Compete Agreements Enforceable; Texas Noncompete Lawyers
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Texas? They can be, but they
must be carefully worded. Texas courts are generally hostile to
non-compete agreements--because they view them as unlawful restraints on
trade. However, a Texas noncompete agreement that complies with
technical legal requirements can be enforceable.
A frequently-litigated issue involving Texas non-compete agreements is
whether the consideration given by the employer is adequate. Texas
employees often contend that non-compete agreements are unenforceable
because the consideration is not guaranteed, or that it is "illusory."
This is particularly true when the only consideration for the
non-compete agreement is at-will employment.
Another issue that frequently arises is whether confidential
information, or trade secrets, is sufficient consideration to make a
non-compete agreement enforceable in Texas. Whether the information is
truly confidential and, if so, whether the confidential information
justifies the non-compete agreement are questions that are often
litigated in Texas.
Texas non-compete lawyers can assist in drafting agreements that comply
with Texas law. Texas noncompete lawyers can also counsel employers and
employees on whether a particular non-compete agreement is enforceable
in Texas. Texas non-compete lawyers can assist in determining whether
certain consideration is adequate to support a covenant not to compete.
This blog is sponsored by the attorneys of K&L Gates. If you have
questions about this area of the law, please contact one of the
following attorneys:
Robert Wood (Dallas) -- 214/939-5544
robert.wood@klgates.com
David Ellis (Dallas) -- 214/939-5519
david.ellis@klgates.com
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nothing contained on this blog should be treated as legal advice or
relied upon.
