From Clyde & Co:  Are In-House Lawyer’s Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable?

In this article, we look at whether in-house lawyers are in violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct when they enter in to non-compete agreements and whether such agreements are enforceable.   The only guiding rule as to the enforceability of these non-compete agreements is that this is still an evolving issue that depends on the law and ethics opinions of the jurisdiction in which enforcement is sought. READ MORE