Case: Individual Employment Rights/Noncompete Agreements (E.D. Mo.)

Software consultant Perficient Inc. is entitled to summary judgment on its breach of contract claim against a terminated vice president with confidential information regarding key customers, who allegedly violated non-competition and confidentiality agreements in his employment contract by going to work for a competitor, a federal court in Missouri ruled. While a “competitive business” restrictive covenant was found to be overbroad, the court concluded that a “competitive duties” provision is reasonable to protect the company’s interests for at least 12 months after termination. Restrictive covenants are not favored in Missouri law, the court said, but will be enforced if necessary ...