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Restrictive Covenants in Michigan: A Cent, a Peppercorn, or Continued At-Will Employment
Martin C. Brook
The Michigan Supreme Court, in a 2002 case, has commented that a “cent or a pepper corn, in legal estimation, would constitute a valuable consideration.” Essentially, this means that courts refrain from evaluating the quality of the deal, i.e., whether it was good or bad for one party.
NONCOMPETES: Does Selective Enforcement Really Matter?
Elizabeth A. Coonan
Many companies use restrictive covenant agreements (including noncompetition, nonsolicitation and nondisclosure agreements) to protect their businesses from unfair competition and customer poaching.