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- Chris started working for Company A the mid 1990's which is incorporated in Delaware and has its headquarters in Columbus Ohio focusing on R&D for faster searches.
- When Chris stated working for Company A, Chris and Company A did not sign an employment contract when he began working there.
- In the early 2000's Chris was promoted to lead the search development team at Company A and the promotion was accompanied by a large pay increase and a new employment contract that including a non-compete clause stating that Chris could not work for any direct competitor for thirteen months after he left the company.
- On signing the new employment contact Chris received a bonus of $200,000.
- 2 months later Chris and Company A agree that if Chris Was able to help the Company A reach its new upcoming deliverable in the next 2 Company A would remove Chris Contract.
- Chris helps company reach its deliverable and leaves the company 3 months later to work for a competitor.
Can Chris still liable regarding his recompete contract/clause, why or why not?
Can the company sue Chris for his non-compete clause , why or why not?