The Alabama legislature recently passed changes to Section 8-1-1 of the Code of Alabama, the provision which contains the state’s non-compete statute. Governor Bentley signed the new version of the statute and it will become effective January 1, 2016. While the new version does not drastically change the landscape of non-competes, there are several
Alabama Signals Possible Expansion of Exemption for “Professionals” from Non-Compete Restrictions
Alabama does not enforce non-solicitation and non-compete agreements against professionals as that term is traditionally defined – to include, by example, physicians, lawyers, and accountants. In G.L.S. & Associates, Inc. v. Rogers, 2014 Ala. Civ. App. Lexis 87 (2014), the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals recently opened up a possible expansion as to what
Should a Non-Compete be Signed Before or After Employment Begins? Answer: It Depends
The variation among states when it comes to non-compete law is a source of frustration for many employers. And sometimes, similar facts can lead to opposite results depending on the jurisdiction. A recent decision from the Southern District of Alabama, holding that a non-compete can only be signed after employment begins, shows how Alabama law