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California´s "Edwards v. Arthur Andersen" Decision And The Future for Employee Noncompetition Agreements And Other Post-Employment Restraints
In a closely watched decision issued on August 7, 2008, the
California Supreme Court in Edwards v. Arthur Andersen
unanimously determined that a provision in an employment
agreement restricting an employee from serving customers or
competing with a former employer was invalid under California
Business & Professions Code section 16600

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