Competing with an employee's compelling interests, such as the freedom of employment, the ability to earn a living, and the opportunity to benefit from the fruits of his or her labors, are the legitimate business interests of the employer to protect its trade secrets, confidential information, and goodwill. To insulate themselves from unfair competition and piracy of their assets, many businesses ask employees to sign noncompetition agreements - particularly key employees with access to trade secrets, confidential information, and customer relationships.

Often, noncompetition agreements and other restrictive covenants are crucial to the continuing operation of a business whose success relies on its trade secrets, and confidential information, and, of course, its customer base and related goodwill. Written for both employers and employees, Negotiating, Drafting and Enforcing Noncompetition Agreements and Other Restrictive Covenants, is your step-by-step guide to advising your client on all aspects of noncompetition agreements and related agreements.