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How to Draft an Enforceable Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for a California Startup Pitch Meeting

California courts can refuse to enforce an NDA that’s overly broad, indefinite, or functions as an illegal non-compete under Business & Professions Code § 16600. Startup pitch meetings make NDA drafting especially risky because the “confidential” content often overlaps with public or independently developed ideas. This article shows California founders and counsel how to draft […]

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How to Draft an Enforceable Non-Compete Agreement in Texas for a Key Employee (2026 Update)

Texas non-competes are enforceable only if they are “ancillary to” an otherwise enforceable agreement and contain reasonable limits on time, geography, and scope. For key employees in Texas, the fastest path to enforceability is tying the restriction to trade secrets, confidential information, or specialized training supported by clear consideration. This 2026 update explains how to