Benjamin A Smyth

Benjamin A Smyth

January 25, 2023 | Delaware Business Court Insider

Chancery Limits Enforceability of 'Reasonable' Restrictive Covenant Agreements Under Delaware Law

Restrictive covenants—like noncompetition and nonsolicitation provisions—are common. A recent decision by the Delaware Court of Chancery is important to understanding how restrictive covenants can be used and makes clear that the covenant cannot be overly broad, even if the parties have agreed that it is "reasonable."

By Benjamin A. Smyth

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