Karl Neumann and William Walsh contributed an Expert Analysis to Law360 discussing a new law in Washington, H.B. 1155, which established one of the most expansive prohibitions on noncompete agreements in the country. In this article, Karl and Bill cover the shift from restriction to prohibition, the expansive definition of what constitutes a prohibited noncompete under the new law, and the affirmative notice obligations for employers. They also discuss what restrictive covenants remain permissible, enforcement and penalties, and the implications for employers.
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