Courts do consider non-competes in the context of the sale of a business differently than those which arise out of an employment relationship. And, notions of fairness flip depending on the context. Someone selling a business and immediately starting a competing business is different than someone leaving a job (involuntary or otherwise). For the most part, this blog will be focused on non-competes which are employment related.
Horton Law Firm Blog Non-Compete Basics: Employment vs. Sale of a Business
