Primary-source-cited holdings from actual court opinions — quoted verbatim and linked to the source. Informational signal only, not legal advice.
Short answerNew Jersey is mixed on non-compete clauses — outcomes are split across the 3 rulings we track, so the exact wording is decisive.
Based on 3 verified holding(s) from court opinions and regulatory actions, here's the breakdown for non-compete clauses in New Jersey:
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“the Court will grant Sunbelt’s application for a preliminary injunction.”
Covenant language at issue“5.2.4 compete with the Corporation, its successors and assigns by engaging, directly or indirectly, in the Business as conducted at the Designated Stores or in a business substantially similar to the Bu…”
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“Nevertheless, the outcome of the instant summary judgment motions turns upon whether the covenant is enforceable under New Jersey law.”
Covenant language at issue“[Njeither the Company [LSI] nor any of its subsidiaries, parents, principals, stockholders or affiliates, will, for itself or on behalf of any person, firm, entity or corporation other than [Meadox], directly or indirectly, offer for sale or solicit orders for, within the Territory, any products or …”
View the source opinion ↗ 3 F. Supp. 2d 549
“While it enjoined Lynch and Halpin from soliciting current ADP clients, it restricted solicitation of prospective ADP clients only to the extent Lynch and Halpin gained knowledge of the prospects while employed at ADP.”
Covenant language at issue“for a period of 12 months after the end of employment, the employee 1) would not join an ADP competitor and 2) would not solicit any business from any current or prospective ADP client.”
710 F.3d 99
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