Credits: 2.0 general credit hours
Description: Non-compete provisions have long been a staple in employment agreements, but the legal landscape surrounding their enforceability is rapidly changing at both the state and federal levels. Whether you’re representing employers seeking to protect business interests or employees aiming to preserve career flexibility, understanding how to navigate these provisions is essential.
In this popular, informative, and practical class, our experienced presenter breaks down the key components and purposes of non-compete clauses, provides an overview of recent legal developments, and offers strategic guidance on how to effectively advise clients. Key topics will include the following:
- The purpose and structure of non-compete provisions from both employer and employee perspectives
- Emerging state and federal trends in enforceability, including updates from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia
- The primary legal factors courts consider in evaluating the validity of non-compete agreements, with real-world examples
- Basic guidelines for protecting client interests when drafting, negotiating, or challenging non-compete provisions
Those who attend will come away with a clearer understanding of the legal principles underpinning non-compete agreements, up-to-date knowledge of enforcement trends and regional developments, practical tools for assessing the strength and risks of non-compete clauses, and strategies for advising clients on how to safeguard their business or preserve their career options.
This class is especially valuable for attorneys who advise employers or employees, but professionals in other practice areas may also benefit from a deeper understanding of this evolving area of employment law.
Faculty: Anne P. Hovis, Esq.
Fees: $89 D.C. Bar Communities Members, $99 D.C. Bar Members, $109 Government and Nonprofit Attorneys, and $129 Others
The D.C. Bar CLE Program now offers discounted group registration rates! For more information, contact the CLE Office at CLE@dcbar.org or 202-626-3488.
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