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In California, covenants not to compete are generally unenforceable, even when they are narrowly drafted and leave a substantial portion of the market available to the affected person. The rule invaliding non-compete covenants was adopted in 1872 and is now found in California Business & Professions Code Section 16600. That section provides, "Except as provided in this chapter, every contract by which anyone is restrained from... Read More
