Herb, an oral surgeon, is employed to work in Steven's oral surgery practice subject to a restrictive covenant for five years with a $40,000 bond to secure it. The next year Herb opens his own office across the street where he practices dentistry and oral surgery. In a lawsuit brought by Steven, Herb will be enjoined from practicing ________

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Restrictive covenants are generally enforceable to the extent they are reasonable and necessary to protect legitimate business interests. Since Herb was employed as an oral surgeon, the covenant likely applies to oral surgery, not general dentistry.

Herb, an Oral Surgeon, Is Employed to Work in Steven's