Non-compete agreements.

Practice point: Covenants not to compete will be enforced only if they are reasonably limited as to time, geographic area and scope; are necessary to protect the employer's legitimate interests; are not harmful to the public; and are otherwise not unduly burdensome.

Case: Ricca v. Ouzounian, NY Slip Op 04852 (2d Dept. 2008)

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