Primary-source-cited holdings from actual court opinions — quoted verbatim and linked to the source. Informational signal only, not legal advice.
Short answerIn Michigan, courts have enforced non-compete clauses in most of the rulings we track (2 of 3) — but enforceability still turns on a reasonable scope, duration, and geography.
Based on 3 verified holding(s) from court opinions and regulatory actions, here's the breakdown for non-compete clauses in Michigan:
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“The court correctly determined that Eaton Rapids breached the non-compete clause as a matter of law.”
Covenant language at issue“Neither party shall during the term of this Agreement or for one year thereafter solicit to hire, hire or contract with either party’s employees . . . .”
303 U.S. 283
“ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT”
Covenant language at issue“not to enter into any employment agreement directly with IMSI’s [end-client] or through any other contract company who provides similar services for a minimum period of 24 months after [the] start of employment with IMSI for an end-client.”
2010 WL 4104685
“any actions by Philips in contacting Barrington could not be considered improper because they were undertaken for legitimate business reasons, that is, to protect confidential, proprietary information.”
Covenant language at issue“that for a period of one (1) year from the date of termination of [his] employment with PICKER INTERNATIONAL, [he would] not directly or indirectly service any PICKER INTERNATIONAL equipment that [he] did in fact service at any location to which [he] was assigned”
715 F.3d 151
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