Non-competition agreements attempt to restrict employees, independent contractors, or others from working or competing against the business or in the same industry for some period of time. Most states disfavor non-competition agreements and limit their enforceability to specific types of employees and circumstances. To be enforceable, in most states a non-competition agreement must be reasonable in duration and geographic scope. Since the law governing non-competition agreements varies from state to state, we use our presence throughout the Rocky Mountain region to provide our clients with the particulars of each state's law. Those hiring employees from competitors should determine whether the new hire has signed a non-competition agreement. Hiring a party to a non-competition agreement may create liability under a claim of tortious interference with a contract. Care must be taken accordingly. By helping our clients consider these issues in a timely fashion, we can dramatically reduce the risks of litigation, as well as increase the chances of success should litigation become necessary.