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How to Draft a Legally Enforceable Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for California Employees in 2026

In California, an employee NDA is enforceable in 2026 only to the extent it protects legitimate confidential information without functioning as a noncompete. California’s strong public policy against restraints on employment means overbroad NDAs are routinely narrowed or rejected in disputes. This guide explains how to draft a California-compliant NDA for employees—definitions, exclusions, trade secret […]

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How to Draft and Enforce a Non-Compete Agreement in Austin, Texas for a SaaS Company After the FTC Non-Compete Rule

Business and Corporate Security / Jack Gilbert

Texas law (Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50) allows non-compete agreements when they are ancillary to an enforceable agreement and reasonable in time, geography, and scope. For Austin SaaS companies, the FTC’s 2024 non-compete rule—and the ongoing litigation around it—requires careful drafting and a fallback strategy focused on trade secrets and customer relationships. This

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How to Draft an Enforceable Non-Compete Agreement for Texas Employees in 2026 Under the FTC Rule Changes

Business Law and Legal Compliance / Jack Gilbert

Texas non-competes remain enforceable in 2026 only if they satisfy the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act (TCCNCA) and can be justified under the FTC’s evolving federal posture. Employers face heightened scrutiny because FTC rule changes and ongoing litigation have narrowed the practical room for broad restraints. This article explains how to draft a Texas

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How to Draft an Enforceable Non-Compete Agreement in Texas (2026 Update for Small Businesses)

Business Risk Management / Jack Gilbert

Texas non-compete agreements are enforceable only if they are ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement and contain reasonable limits on time, geography, and scope under Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50. Small businesses use them to protect customer relationships, confidential know-how, and key employees without risking an invalid, overbroad contract. This 2026 update explains

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