Non-Compete Clause · Rhode Island

Is a non-compete clause enforceable in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, courts have enforced non-compete clauses in most of the rulings we track (1 of 1) — but enforceability still turns on a reasonable scope, duration, and geography.

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

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Full rulings

Enforcedconfidence: medium

“we affirm the entry of a preliminary injunction enforcing the covenant not to compete.”

Covenant language at issue“[P]roviding services to a Competitor of the Corporation [CVS] . . . that: (i) are the same or similar in function or purpose to the services I [Lavin] provided to the Corporation at any time during the last two years of my employment by the Corporation; or (ii) will likely result in the disclosure o…”

View the source opinion ↗ 951 F.3d 50

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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