Primary-source-cited holdings from actual court opinions — quoted verbatim and linked to the source. Informational signal only, not legal advice.
Short answerIn Maryland, 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 Maryland:
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“Such a sweeping nationwide restriction cannot be enforced.”
Covenant language at issue“While [employee is] employed by Seneca One and for 12 months after, the termination of [her] employment for any reason, [she] will not directly or indirectly, for [herself] or on behalf of any other person or entity, engage or attempt to engage in the same or similar Business as Seneca One in any of…”
View the source opinion ↗ 214 F. Supp. 3d 457
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