Sophia and Hal
Questions
1. Do Sophia and Hal have valid grounds for asking Jack to sign a noncompete agreement’?
2. Assume Jack signs the noncompete agreement. Two years later, he opens a restaurant five miles away. If Hal then sues for breach of the noncompete, what arguments might Jack raise?
3. Are Hal and Sophia’s demands reasonable’? Do you think the recipes constitute trade secrets?
4. What compromise might be met that would be legal, ethical, and fair’? Can you think of a business solution that would help Jack, Hal, and Sophia resolve their differences?