Restrictive Covenants For Consultants In Massachusetts
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An NDA constitutes a legally binding agreement, albeit without the same level of scrutiny as a non-compete clause. It solely restricts the use of information rather than overall competition. Typically, the agreement will specify that the employer is entitled to injunctive relief in the event of a breach.
"A covenant not to compete contained in a contract for personal services will be enforced if it is reasonable, based on all the circumstances."
An "anti-raiding" restrictive covenant is “only reasonable, and thus enforceable, if it is (1) necessary to protect a legitimate business interest, (2) reasonably limited in time and space, and (3) consonant with the public interest.”
Some of the most common restrictive covenants include: Alterations and extensions to the building. Changes to the use of a property, for example, converting a building into flats or turning a house into business premises. Rent and lease restrictions. Limitations on pets. Limitations on home colour.
Under the MNAA, to be valid and enforceable a non-compete agreement must: Be in writing and signed by both the employer and the employee. Expressly state that the employee may consult with an attorney before signing. – at least ten business days before the employment begins.
The MNAA does not apply retroactively. That really should not come as a surprise to anyone. “Reaffirmation” of an existing noncompete may be considered a new agreement subject to the MNAA. But don't worry too much.
Conditions or restrictions, unlimited as to time, by which the title or use of real property is affected, shall be limited to the term of thirty years after the date of the deed or other instrument or the date of the probate of the will creating them, except in cases of gifts or devises for public, charitable or ...
Under the new law, the geographic restrictions regarding where a former employee may not compete are limited to the area where, during the past two years of the employee's employment, he or she provided services or had a “material presence or influence.” The statute does not define the phrase “material presence or ...
Unfair Competition: The Legal Standard Chapter 93A outlines the regulations for unfair business practices. It states: "Unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce are hereby declared unlawful."
Massachusetts Law on Non-Disclosure Agreements: In the Massachusetts statute on taking trade secrets, there is a prohibition on taking qualifying information through such acts as embezzlement, stealing, fraud, copying, and other misconduct.
