Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal legislation governing unfair competition and trade practices, including compliance with antitrust laws for non-solicitation agreements
State-Specific Non-Solicitation Laws: Various state laws that regulate non-solicitation agreements, with significant variations in restrictions (e.g., California's strict limitations) and requirements for duration and geographic scope
National Labor Relations Act: Federal labor law that protects employees' rights and must be considered when drafting non-solicitation agreements to ensure compliance with worker protection standards
State Employment Laws: State-specific employment regulations that may affect the terms and enforcement of non-solicitation agreements
Contract Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles including consideration requirements, reasonableness standards, and enforceability requirements that must be met for valid contracts
Court Precedents: Relevant case law and judicial decisions that establish standards for non-solicitation agreements, including reasonable scope and duration requirements and blue pencil doctrine application
Legitimate Business Interest: Legal requirement to demonstrate valid business reasons for implementing non-solicitation restrictions
Time Limitations: Requirements for reasonable time restrictions in non-solicitation agreements that courts will enforce
Geographic Scope: Territorial limitations that must be reasonable and specific to the business interests being protected
Protected Relationships Definition: Clear identification and definition of which business relationships (clients, employees, vendors) are covered by the non-solicitation agreement
