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As a business owner in Nevada, I hired an independent contractor who works from home in Los Angeles in the entertainment industry. I want to include a noncompete agreement in our contract to prevent them from competing with my company for five years if they leave. I already have agreements... View More 
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
This is a tricky situation because you're dealing with two different states—Nevada, where your business is based, and California, where the contractor lives and works. California is especially strict when it comes to noncompete agreements. In most cases, noncompetes are not enforceable... View More
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