Barbara, a skilled engineer, was hired at Mainco Enterprises. She was asked to sign a non-compete clause limiting future employment if she left Mainco. A court would be likely to enforce the non-compete clause if it was put into place to protect trade secrets or confidential information.

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Courts often enforce non-compete clauses if they are reasonable in scope and duration and are designed to protect legitimate business interests, such as trade secrets or confidential information.

Barbara, a Skilled Engineer, Was Hired at Mainco Enterprises