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 […]
Florida non-compete agreements are enforceable under Fla. Stat. § 542.335 when an employer proves a legitimate business interest and a reasonable time, area, and line-of-business restriction. In 2023, Florida’s restrictive covenant landscape tightened through statutory updates and a growing body of appellate decisions refining proof, tailoring, and injunction practice. This article explains how Florida lawyers
Florida non-competes remain enforceable under Fla. Stat. § 542.335, but the FTC’s 2024 final rule would ban most new non-competes nationwide if it takes effect after ongoing litigation. Florida employers and executives still need agreements that satisfy Florida’s “legitimate business interest” and reasonableness requirements. This article explains how to draft an enforceable Florida non-compete now,
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