Short answerIn North Dakota, 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 North Dakota:
- Struck / unenforceable: 1 ruling(s)
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Full rulings
Struck / unenforceableconfidence: medium
“Numbered paragraph 4 in the stipulation is null and void.”
Covenant language at issue“Shepard agrees and represents that he will not perform any work for, on behalf of, or for the benefit of, Geo Chemicals LLC unless jointly agreed to by the parties or in the event that the Court denies Jacam 2013’s motion for a preliminary injunction.”
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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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