Covenants not to compete are fairly common in employment agreements, especially where an employee may have access to confidential information or possess specialized, unique skills. Noncompete covenants are designed to
Blue Penciling
Some courts have started to change, amend, or revise unreasonable terms in noncompete agreements to render them enforceable. This practice has become generally described as "Blue Penciling."
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