Federal Antitrust Laws: Primary federal legislation including Sherman Antitrust Act, Federal Trade Commission Act, and Clayton Act that regulate competition and market practices
State Non-Compete Laws: State-specific regulations governing enforceability of non-compete agreements, including restrictions on duration and geographic scope. Notable variations exist between states (e.g., California's prohibition)
Common Law Principles: Legal doctrines including reasonableness, consideration requirements, and legitimate business interest protection that govern non-compete agreements
Real Estate Regulations: Specific regulations governing real estate practice including state licensing laws, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), and state-specific practice requirements
Employment Law: Federal and state employment laws including Fair Labor Standards Act and regulations regarding employee vs. independent contractor classification
Constitutional Law: Constitutional considerations including interstate commerce implications and right to work provisions
Geographic Scope Requirements: Legal requirement for reasonable geographic limitations in non-compete agreements to ensure enforceability
Time Duration Requirements: Legal requirement for reasonable time restrictions in non-compete agreements to ensure enforceability
Business Interest Protection: Requirement to demonstrate legitimate business interests being protected by the non-compete agreement
Consideration Requirements: Legal requirement for adequate consideration (value exchange) to make the non-compete agreement binding
