John Pueschel Speaks on International Non-Competes at Licensing Executives Society International Webinar

Womble Bond Dickinson Partner John Pueschel recently spoke in a webinar on "Non-Compete Clauses/Agreements in Employer Agreements for the Americas." The August 14 event was presented by the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) Americas Committee.

Non-compete agreements, which may risk restricting employees from joining competitors for a designated period, vary significantly in enforceability across the Americas. The webinar delved into how these clauses influence selling of businesses, economic opportunities and employee mobility in five different countries, underscoring the need to balance business interests with employees' rights to leverage their skills and knowledge.

Pueschel was joined by industry insiders Luiza Nunes Lemos (Brazil), David Puente (Mexico), Felipe Burgos (Chile), and Hilton Sue (Canada – Moderator). The panel offered a comprehensive overview of the reasonableness standards applied to non-compete agreements in diverse countries, enforcement mechanisms, and emerging trends in employment law across the Americas. The discussions highlighted the complexities and legal nuances that businesses must navigate when drafting employment agreements with non-compete clauses.

As companies continue to expand operations across international borders, understanding the diverse regulatory environments and legal precedents governing non-compete agreements is essential for safeguarding both business interests and employee rights.

Womble Bond Dickinson sponsored the "Non-Compete Clauses/Agreements in Employer Agreements for the Americas" webinar.