{"id":3181,"date":"2026-10-24T01:29:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T01:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/employee-non-solicitation-and-client-retention-attorney-miami-dade\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:40:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:40:41","slug":"employee-non-solicitation-and-client-retention-attorney-miami-dade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/outside-general-counsel-for-businesses\/employee-non-solicitation-and-client-retention-attorney-miami-dade\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami-Dade Employee Non-Solicitation Enforcement | KEW Legal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3179\" alt=\"Desk with employee handbooks, wage and hour records, and legal correspondence on workplace policy.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-employee-handbooks-wage-and-hour-records-and-legal-photo-2.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-employee-handbooks-wage-and-hour-records-and-legal-photo-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-employee-handbooks-wage-and-hour-records-and-legal-photo-2-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-employee-handbooks-wage-and-hour-records-and-legal-photo-2-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-employee-handbooks-wage-and-hour-records-and-legal-photo-2-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-with-employee-handbooks-wage-and-hour-records-and-legal-photo-2.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Employment &amp; Business Contracts | Miami-Dade<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Protect Your Team and Your Client Relationships<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Our firm is based in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Where We Work<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Coral Gables<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Office location<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Sunny Isles Beach<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Office location<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Confidential first consultation, no obligation<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 23, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A non-solicitation agreement stops a former employee, partner, or seller from recruiting your staff or taking your customers. In Florida, a court enforces these promises only when they meet the rules in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.335.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.335<\/a>. This page explains what that statute requires, what a strong clause includes, and how KEW Legal helps business owners across Miami-Dade and South Florida when someone breaks one.<\/p>\n<h2>What Employee Non-Solicitation Protection Covers<\/h2>\n<p>Employee non-solicitation stops a former worker from recruiting or hiring your current staff. Client non-solicitation stops a former worker, partner, or seller from soliciting or serving your customers after the relationship ends.<\/p>\n<p>These clauses are often mixed up with others. Here is how they differ:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Non-compete:<\/strong> limits working for a competitor. It is a broader restriction.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-solicitation:<\/strong> limits recruiting staff or pursuing customers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confidentiality clause:<\/strong> protects private information, such as pricing or customer lists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This protection matters most for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Owners and partners in closely held companies, where a departing co-owner knows the key accounts.<\/li>\n<li>Companies with sales teams or account managers whose relationships belong to the business.<\/li>\n<li>Buyers and sellers, when a seller leaves a company with an ongoing customer base.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Kristina E. Wilson is the lawyer responsible for this page. The firm&#8217;s lawyers include Kristina E. Wilson and Natalie Martinez.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a former employee or partner is recruiting your staff or taking your customers, you may have options, and our team can review your facts with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-businesswoman-in-formal-attire-works-at-a-desk-in-a-modern-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A businesswoman in formal attire works at a desk in a modern office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>How Florida Courts Review These Agreements Under Section 542.335<\/h2>\n<p>Florida courts enforce a restrictive covenant only if it is in a writing signed by the person it binds. The covenant must also protect a legitimate business interest. The main tests are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Signed writing.<\/strong> A court will not enforce the covenant unless the person it binds signed it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legitimate business interest.<\/strong> The statute lists &#8220;substantial relationships with specific prospective or existing customers, patients, or clients.&#8221; A covenant without a legitimate interest is void and unenforceable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reasonable scope.<\/strong> The restraint must be reasonable in time, area, and line of business.<\/li>\n<li>It presumes a restraint of more than two years unreasonable. Different time rules apply when the covenant ties to a sale of a business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If a restraint is too broad or too long, the court shall modify it. The court then grants only the relief reasonably necessary. The statute also tells courts to read a covenant in favor of reasonable protection. Narrowing is not the same as a clean win, so precise drafting still matters.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Well-Drafted Non-Solicitation Clause Includes<\/h2>\n<p>A strong clause ties each restriction to a real business interest. It also says exactly what is banned.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The protected interest.<\/strong> Name the customer relationships, account histories, or confidential customer lists the clause protects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defined customers.<\/strong> Define a customer by the employee&#8217;s actual dealings during a set period, such as the final stretch of employment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restricted conduct.<\/strong> List soliciting customers, accepting their business, and recruiting or hiring covered employees.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time limit.<\/strong> Set a period that fits the statute&#8217;s presumptions and the employee&#8217;s role.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Role match.<\/strong> A sales manager&#8217;s restriction should fit that job, not every employee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A dispute can begin when a customer contacts a former employee before raising the issue with the business. A clause that says nothing about that case invites argument. Drafting can close that gap in plain words.<\/p>\n<p>Customer claims have limits too. A business may pursue interference with present or prospective customers, but not with its relationship to the community at large (<a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/2387181\/opinion\/Opinion_2022-0628.pdf\">Ozyesilpinar v. Reach PLC<\/a>). When an express contract covers the same subject, an unjust enrichment claim based on that relationship will not succeed (<a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/467568\/opinion\/Opinion_16-2898.pdf\">Williams v. Johnson<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>Enforcing an Employee Non-Solicitation Agreement When Staff or Clients Are at Risk<\/h2>\n<p>Start by comparing the signed agreement with what actually happened. A written timeline makes that comparison much clearer.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Pull the paperwork.<\/strong> Gather the signed agreement, its date, any amendments, and earlier versions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collect proof.<\/strong> Save messages, call logs, resignation dates, and records of customer contact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Name the business interest.<\/strong> The court will ask what legitimate interest the clause protects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check for trade secrets.<\/strong> Florida law says actual or threatened misappropriation of a trade secret may be enjoined. In appropriate cases, a court may also order affirmative acts to protect one (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0688\/Sections\/0688.003.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 688.003<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose the next step.<\/strong> That may be a demand letter or a court filing. A business may ask a court for a temporary order that stops the conduct while the case moves forward. Whether that request succeeds depends on the facts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Waiting can make the evidence harder to pin down. Act once you see the pattern.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Process Works With KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>The firm offers a free initial consultation that is confidential and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> Call 305-990-2300 to set up a time. Bring the signed agreement and any messages you have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> The firm reviews the agreement, employment or partnership records, and the business interest involved.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategy outline.<\/strong> The lawyer lays out drafting options, a demand letter, negotiation, or a court filing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Response.<\/strong> Next steps follow the chosen strategy, including negotiation or litigation when needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ongoing support.<\/strong> Outside general counsel work can include drafting new agreements when you hire, promote, or add a partner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Why Business Owners Work With KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm that acts as outside general counsel for business owners and investors. The firm has offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach and serves Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restrictive covenant questions rarely stand alone. They connect to employment law for employers, partnership disputes, business contract and vendor disputes, and business sales or succession.<\/li>\n<li>Outside general counsel work lets one firm review the agreement, the employee file, and the ownership documents together.<\/li>\n<li>The firm focuses on business matters, including the commercial lease and commercial eviction work it handles for owners who live abroad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-businesswoman-reviews-paperwork-at-a-desk-in-an-organized-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A businesswoman reviews paperwork at a tidy desk in an organized office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Non-Solicitation Agreements in Florida<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a non-solicitation clause cover employees as well as clients?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can cover both. Each restriction must protect a legitimate business interest and stay reasonable in time, area, and line of business.<\/p><p>It presumes more than two years unreasonable.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a court change an overbroad clause instead of voiding it?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A court shall modify an overbroad restraint and grant only the relief reasonably necessary.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I gather before calling?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring the signed agreement, any amendments, and records of the contacts you&#8217;re worried about.<\/p><p>If a former partner or employee is recruiting your staff or serving your customers, you don&#8217;t have to sort it out alone. <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Send us a message<\/a> and our team will talk through your facts with you.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Approach Non-Solicitation Matters<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clause Review and Drafting<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review existing employment and separation agreements and draft non-solicitation language tailored to your business, your industry, and the roles your employees actually hold.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enforcement Strategy<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a former employee or partner begins recruiting your staff or customers, our team evaluates the agreement and the facts so you can decide on the appropriate next step.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business-Wide Perspective<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non-solicitation issues often connect to partnership disputes, sales, succession planning, and commercial leases. Our attorneys look at the full picture as outside general counsel.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Do Not Wait Until Staff Are Already Leaving<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non-solicitation terms are easiest to enforce when they are written clearly before a departure. Reviewing your agreements now can help you understand where your business stands.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Situations We Handle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Departing Employees<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A former team member begins contacting your clients or recruiting coworkers shortly after leaving your company.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Partner and Owner Exits<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A business partner or minority owner leaves and wants to take staff, vendors, or customer relationships elsewhere.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sales and Acquisitions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A buyer or seller needs to confirm that non-solicitation covenants transfer correctly and remain protected after closing.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px 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