Ask HN: Is it possible to back out of a non-compete/non-disclosure agreement?

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by JacobIrwin • 15 years ago

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... that I signed 10 days ago?

Curious if there are any links or resources that are on the web (with relevant code for state of CA)?

mgse• 15 years ago

Not a lawyer, but I didn't think non-competes were valid in California

http://law.onecle.com/california/business/16600.html

There do appear to be exceptions though. Can't speak to non-disclosure agreements.

rada• 15 years ago

From Wikipedia:

Non-compete agreements are automatically void as a matter of law in California, except for a small set of specific situations expressly authorized by statute. They were outlawed by the original California Civil Code in 1872.

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Exceptions - valid non-compete agreements in California

There are limited situations where a reasonable non-compete agreement may be valid in California.

1. If an owner is selling the goodwill in their business.

2. When there is a dissolution or disassociation of a partnership.

3. Where there is a dissolution of a limited liability company.

Ask HN: Is it possible to back out of a non-compete/non-disclosure agreement?

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