A non-solicitation agreement is a contract term that restricts someone—often an employee or contractor—from trying to take a company’s customers, clients, or employees for a certain period after leaving. It’s meant to protect business relationships by limiting outreach or recruiting to people connected to the company.
Florida non-compete agreements are still enforceable in Miami-Dade County in 2026 under Fla. Stat. § 542.335, but they must be narrowly tailored, supported by a legitimate business interest, and reasonable in time, area, and scope. After widely discussed 2023 developments affecting employment and restrictive-covenant drafting, Miami employers face higher scrutiny if agreements look overbroad or […]
Texas employers can still enforce a non-compete agreement in 2026—but only if it meets the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act and survives heightened scrutiny after the FTC’s 2024 noncompete rule. The federal rule is tied up in litigation and does not automatically erase every Texas non-compete, especially for sale-of-business covenants and certain senior roles.
Texas non-competes remain enforceable in 2026 if they meet the Texas Covenants Not to Compete Act’s requirements—despite the FTC’s 2024 attempted nationwide ban. The federal rule was challenged immediately, and Texas employers still primarily rely on state law and recent case guidance. This article explains how to draft an enforceable Texas non-compete after the FTC
A non-solicitation agreement is a contract clause that restricts an employee or business partner from soliciting an employer’s customers, clients, or employees for a set period after the relationship ends—often 6–24 months. It’s used to protect business relationships and workforce stability, but enforceability depends on reasonable scope, duration, and state law. This article explains what
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