Breach of Non-Solicitation Agreements

Non-solicitation agreements or clauses prevent an individual or entity from pursuing clientele or existing employees with the goal of persuading them to leave the company or employer.

A non-solicitation agreement or clause is typically in force for a defined duration of time after an individual has left their company or employer and for a defined geographic area. Such clauses are usually enforced by courts more often than non-competition agreements or clauses.

A breach of a non-solicitation agreement or clause can result in significant damages suffered by the company or employer (both monetary and to reputation) which have several legal remedies available to them in such cases including an action and an injunction.

On the other hand, departing individuals who are purportedly bound by such agreements or clauses will require strong representation in arguing that the contract is unenforceable, thereby allowing the party to continue its business endeavors without obstruction.