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<p>PC is medical professional, signed contract (as an independent contractor) that has a non-compete agreement. Seems to have defenses; wants to know how good they would be. Takers or suggestions for counsel??? I will pass all on. Thanks.<span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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