Non-Compete Clause · Arkansas

Is a non-compete clause enforceable in Arkansas in 2026?

Primary-source-cited holdings from actual court opinions — quoted verbatim and linked to the source. Informational signal only, not legal advice.

Short answerIn Arkansas, courts frequently decline to enforce non-compete clauses as written — striking or narrowing them in 1 of the 1 rulings we track.

Based on 1 verified holding(s) from court opinions and regulatory actions, here's the breakdown for non-compete clauses in Arkansas:

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Full rulings

Struck / unenforceableconfidence: medium

“The trial court declined to enforce the non-compete clause in the Sale of Assets Agreement with Megee, finding that the agreement was predicated on future job performance and was not a sale of assets.”

Covenant language at issue“for a period of five (5) years from the date of this agreement, or two (2) years after the termination of this agreement, which ever occurs later, directly or indirectly, within a radius of ten (10) miles of 2824 Barrow Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, or such others established by [HRR],” Megee was not…”

View the source opinion ↗ 87 S.W.3d 232

Disclaimer: This is an automated, informational early-warning signal derived from primary sources. It is NOT legal advice and creates no attorney-client relationship. Enforceability is fact- and jurisdiction-specific and changes over time; consult a licensed attorney before acting.
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