The following is not meant to be legal advice.
On October 20, 2006, the Texas Supreme Court clarified
Supreme Court ruled in favor of the employee and required the employer's
promises to be binding at the time the contract was made or the covenant
would not be "ancillary to or part of an otherwise enforceable agreement."
The Scheshunoff made it easier for businesses to enforce covenants not to compete in "at will" employment situations. Sheshunoff makes it easier for
enforce covenants not to compete when the specialized training and confidential information are provided to an employee after the agreement is signed, as long as the confidential information and training are provided.
It is not clear whether the Sheshunoff decision is a victory for
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