As a law clerk who has researched this specific topic extensively over the passed few weeks, I can say that 1) even with a non-compete agreement, the enforceability of such a clause is not a foregone conclusion (it is subject to reasonability tests e.g. duration and geographic limitation in most states); and 2) without a non-compete agreement, there is almost no legal precedent for Seagate to enjoin someone from practicing in their chosen profession/field of expertise. Should be an interesting outcome should there be no agreement in place.
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As a law clerk who has researched this specific topic extensively over the passed few weeks, I can say that 1) even with a non-compete agreement, the enforceability of such a clause is not a foregone conclusion (it is subject to reasonability tests e.g. duration and geographic limitation in most states); and 2) without a non-compete agreement, there is almost no legal precedent for Seagate to enjoin someone from practicing in their chosen profession/field of expertise. Should be an interesting outcome should there be no agreement in place.