Extract in-term and post-term non-competition clauses
Key facts
- Human involvement
- YellowClose supervision
- How AI is used
- Copy Item 17 rows q and r, the agreement section each row cites, and any clause that uses the word goodwill, each with the page. Write no enforceability conclusion.
- What the lawyer must review
- Item 17 of 16 C.F.R. section 436.5 is a table titled THE FRANCHISE RELATIONSHIP. Row q is non-competition covenants during the term. Row r is non-competition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires. If an item is not applicable, the disclosure states Not Applicable. Part 436 as opened does not say whether a restraint is enforceable. No Federal Trade Commission non-compete rule was opened. The lawyer decides enforceability under the law that governs the agreement.
- Written for / version
- United States versionUS
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Do not begin AI assistance until the responsible lawyer has defined and confirmed its permitted scope. |
| Lawyer | Set the scope, supervise the work closely, verify every part relied on, resolve omissions and exceptions, and approve the exact output. |
Checklist
- Review operative clauses in the complete document, including definitions, cross-references, schedules and inconsistencies with the instructions.
- Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
- Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.
Related tasks
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