Question: -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

-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?

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