Cases from cite.case.law:

IN RE STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CONTRACT AND BUSINESS CASES- REPORT., 260 So. 3d 87 (Fla. 2018)

. . . 1979) (holding that every provision in a contract should be given meaning); see also see also section 542.335 . . .

DATA PAYMENT SYSTEMS, INC. v. CASO,, 253 So. 3d 53 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . Moreover, in 1996, the Florida Legislature adopted section 542.335 of the Florida Statutes to specifically . . . Phillips, 847 So.2d 406, 409 n.2 (Fla. 2003) ("According to the Senate Staff Analysis, section 542.335 . . . See § 542.335(1)(j), Fla. Stat. (2016). . . . trial court erred by not employing the statutory presumption of irreparable harm dictated by section 542.335 . . . See § 542.335(1)(g), (j) Fla. Stat. (2013) ; Medco Data, LLC v. . . .

ANSAARIE, M. D. v. FIRST COAST CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE, P. A., 252 So. 3d 287 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . when a party establishes that it has a valid, enforceable restrictive covenant that was violated. § 542.335 . . . Subsections 542.335(1)(b) and (c), Florida Statutes (2016), set the standard for enforcing restrictive . . . Sanal , 837 So.2d 512, 516 (Fla. 1st DCA 2003), this Court examined the language of section 542.335(1 . . . The lower court appropriately determined FCCI met its requirement under section 542.335(1)(c) by pleading . . . Hausinger , 927 So.2d 243, 245 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006) (recognizing the presumed harm under section 542.335 . . .

PREMIER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, INC. a v. LARSON,, 250 So. 3d 94 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . prevailing party and entitled to fees under the employment agreement, particularly paragraph 12, and section 542.335 . . . 12 invalidly allowed the issuance of an injunction without bond, it was unenforceable under section 542.335 . . . While section 542.335(1)(j) provides a temporary injunction requires a bond, and a contractual provision . . . See § 542.335(1)(j), Fla. Stat. . . .

PETERBROOKE FRANCHISING OF AMERICA, LLC, v. MIAMI CHOCOLATES, LLC,, 312 F. Supp. 3d 1325 (S.D. Fla. 2018)

. . . . § 542.335(1). . . . Stat. § 542.335(1)(b) and (c). . . . Stat. § 542.335(1)(b). . . . Stat. § 542.335(1)(c). . . . Stat. § 542.335(1)(h). . . .

SALAZAR v. HOMETEAM PEST DEFENSE, INC. f k a HT,, 230 So. 3d 619 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . .” § 542.335(l)(h), Fla. Stat. (2009). . . .

WHITE, v. MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, LLC, v., 226 So. 3d 774 (Fla. 2017)

. . . home health service referral sources can be a protected legitimate business interest under section 542.335 . . . Extraordinary or specialized .train-⅛. ' § 542.335(l)(b), Fla. Stat. (emphasis added). . . . Turning back to the statute, the plain language of section 542.335(l)(b)3. does not specifically list . . . See § 542.335(1) (b); Henao v. . . . See § 542.335(l)(c), (h), (j), Fla. Stat. . . .

COLLIER HMA PHYSICIAN MANAGEMENT, LLC, d b a a v. MENICHELLO, M. D., 223 So. 3d 334 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(f). Dr. . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(f). 3. Pursuant to Fla. . . . See § 542.335(l)(f).- In other words, in accordance with section 542.335(l)(f), as long as the contract . . . Section 542.335 does not provide a definition of the term “successor.” . . . Section 542.335, Florida Statutes (Supp. 1996), replaced section 542.33 effective July 1, 1996. . . .

ALLIED UNIVERSAL CORPORATION, v. B. GIVEN,, 223 So. 3d 1040 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . The issue in this appeal is controlled by Section 542.335 Florida Statutes (2016) (Valid restraints of . . . Section 542.335(l)(b), Florida Statutes (2016) provides a non-exhaustive list of statutorily protected . . . See § 542.335(l)(b)3, Fla. Stat. (2016). . . . Section 542.335 (l)(g)(4) provides: (g) In determining the enforceability of a restrictive covenant, . . . Section 542.335 (1) (j).provides: (j) A court shall enforce a restrictive covenant by any appropriate . . .

VITAL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. d b a VPX a v. PROFESSIONAL SUPPLEMENTS, LLC, A a k a D b a LLC USA, LLC, A a k a d b a a k a T. J. a k a a k a J. P., 210 So. 3d 766 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . without requiring VPX to post a bond as required by Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.610(b) and section 542.335 . . .

TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE DATA SOLUTIONS, INC. v. CHALLA,, 676 F. App'x 822 (11th Cir. 2017)

. . . . § 542.335. . . . Ann. § 542.335(l)(j). . . .

FLORIDA DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALISTS, LLP, a E. M. D. LLC, v. E. COLINA, M. D. a, 202 So. 3d 94 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . “[wjhere there has been a delay in the entry of a non-compete injunction enforceable under section 542.335 . . . Ortiz, 152 So.3d 107, 109 (Fla. 4th DCA 2014) (footnote omitted) (citing § 542.335(1)(c), Fla. . . .

LUCKY COUSINS TRUCKING, INC. v. QC ENERGY RESOURCES TEXAS, LLC QC LLC, QC LLC, QC LLC, QC v. LLC,, 223 F. Supp. 3d 1221 (M.D. Fla. 2016)

. . . See § 542.335, Fla. Stat.; see also Hapney v. Central Garage, Inc., 579 So.2d 127, 132 (Fla. Dist. . . . See § 542.335(l)(c), Fla. Stat.; see also Shields v. . . .

IN RE S. HURVITZ, 554 B.R. 35 (Bankr. D. Mass. 2016)

. . . . § 542.335(j) ("The violation of a restrictive covenant creates a presumption of irreparable injury . . .

IDMWORKS, LLC, v. POPHALY,, 192 F. Supp. 3d 1335 (S.D. Fla. 2016)

. . . . § 542.335 “Florida statutory law (as a matter of public policy) does not allow a party to enforce a . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(c). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(b)-(c). . . . relationships with specific prospective or existing customers, patients, or clients,” Fla, Stat. § 542.335 . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(b)(5). . . .

SMART PHARMACY, INC. A v. VICCARI, A, 213 So. 3d 986 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . .” § 542.335(l)(j), Fla. Stat. . . . See § 542.335(l)(i), Fla. Stat. . . . See § 542.335(1)0), Fla. Stat. . . . See § 542.335(l)(j), Fla. Stat. . . .

C. P. MOTION, INC. v. GOLDBLATT, 193 So. 3d 39 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . Goldblatts to assign or transfer the Agreement as required by paragraph 23.6 of the Agreement and section 542.335 . . . Their argument has merit, as neither paragraph 23.6 of the Agreement nor section 542.335 preclude the . . . Section 542.335(l)(f)2 places limits on the enforcement of a restrictive covenant by an assignee or successor . . . That transfer was not precluded by section 542.335 or paragraph 23.6 of the Agreement. . . . of contract constituted a transfer of a chose in action, which was not precluded by either section 542.335 . . .

HILES, v. AMERICARE HOME THERAPY, INC., 183 So. 3d 449 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . 5th DCA 2006), which holds that referral sources are not a legitimate business interest under section 542.335 . . . Sanal, 837 So.2d 512 (Fla. 1st DCA 2003), and misapplies section 542.335(l)(b)3. . . . University’s legitimate business interest concerning its specific prospective patients under section 542.335 . . . of the injunction, holding that “to qualify as a ‘legitimate business interest’ pursuant to section 542.335 . . . the instant case and holds that referral sources may be a legitimate business interest under section 542.335 . . . Hiles argues that the referral sources do not constitute a legitimate business interest under section 542.335 . . . The decision in Tummala is founded on this court’s interpretation and application of section 542.335, . . . the existence of one or more legitimate business interests justifying the restrictive covenant.” § 542.335 . . . includes, “but is not limited to,” five specific items that qualify as ■ legitimate business interests. § 542.335 . . . Section 542.335(l)(b)2. does recognize as a legitimate business interest “[vjaluable confidential business . . .

TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE DATA SOLUTIONS, INC. v. REILLY,, 181 So. 3d 548 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . Section 542.335, Florida Statutes, governs the enforcement of restrictive covenants. . . . Under section 542.335, “[a] trial court may grant a temporary injunction if the complainant proves ‘( . . . Irreparable Injury With respect to the first element, the “likelihood of irreparable injury, section 542.335 . . . Section 542.335(1)(b) sets forth a non-exhaustive list of “legitimate business interests.” . . . to compete must show that the covenant protects a legitimate business interest as defined by section 542.335 . . .

MEDERI CARETENDERS VISITING SERVICES OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, LLC, a v. WHITE,, 179 So. 3d 564 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . in the health care industry were not “legitimate business interests” protectable pursuant to section 542.335 . . .

INFINITY HOME CARE, L. L. C. v. AMEDISYS HOLDING, LLC,, 180 So. 3d 1060 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . sources for home health services are a legitimate business interest entitled to protection under section 542.335 . . . Tummala held that referring physicians are not a legitimate business interest under section 542.335 because . . . In concluding that referral sources are a legitimate business.interest under section 542.335, Florida . . . Section 542.335, Florida Statutes, governs enforcement of non-compete agreements and other restrictive . . . Section 542.335, however, clearly states that the legitimate business interests listed in the statute . . .

FLORIDA DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALISTS, LLP, a E. M. D. LLC, v. E. COLINA, M. D. a, 192 So. 3d 491 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . Section 542.335, Florida Statutes (2013), “governs the enforcement of restrictive covenants.” . . . Section 542.335(l)(g) specifically states that a court “[s]hall not consider any individualized economic . . . - or other hardship that might be caused to 'the person. against whom enforcement is sought ” §- 542.335 . . . harms favors them because they would suffer harm if they were enjoined” was in conflict with section 542.335 . . .

EVANS, v. GENERIC SOLUTION ENGINEERING, LLC,, 178 So. 3d 114 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . Relevant Law “Section 542.335(1), Florida Statutes, permits enforcement of contracts that restrict or . . . include “[s]ub-stantial relationships with specific prospective or existing customers ... or clients.” § 542.335 . . . MacMillan, 895 F.Supp.2d 1213, 1224 (M.D.Fla.2012) (interpreting section 542.335(1)(b) and (c), Florida . . . case that the restrictions are reasonably necessary to protect its legitimate business interests. § 542.335 . . .

TRANSUNION RISK AND ALTERNATIVE DATA SOLUTIONS, INC. v., 625 F. App'x 403 (11th Cir. 2015)

. . . (1)0) can be applied harmoniously; therefore, the district court properly applied section 542.335(1)0 . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(g)l. . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(g). . . . Here, the district court erred when it applied section 542.335(.l). . . . See § 542.335(l)(j). . . .

FLORIDA DIGESTIVE HEALTH SPECIALISTS, LLP, a E. M. D. LLC, v. E. COLINA, M. D. a, 170 So. 3d 946 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . Section 542.335, Florida Statutes (2013), “governs the enforcement of restrictive covenants.” . . . Section 542.335(l)(g) specifically states that a court “[s]hall not consider any individualized economic . . . or other hardship that might be caused to the person against whom enforcement is sought.” § 542.335( . . . harms favors them because they would suffer harm if they were enjoined” was in conflict with section 542.335 . . .

AMELIA ISLAND RESTAURANT II, INC. a v. OMNI AMELIA ISLAND, LLC, a, 164 So. 3d 26 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . Lease’s Exclusivity Provision We also conclude that section 542.335, Florida Statutes, does not require . . . Dolgencorp, Inc., 964 So.2d 261, 268 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007), we question section 542.335’s application to . . . In view of the Lease’s characteristics, even if section 542.335(1) applies to the exclusivity provision . . .

MEDCO DATA, LLC, v. BAILEY,, 152 So. 3d 105 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . Because the trial court failed to apply the statutory presumption of irreparable injury under section 542.335 . . . Section 542.335 governs the enforcement of restrictive covenants. . . . the trial court found the facts that would trigger the presumption of irreparable harm under section 542.335 . . . the trial court made findings that would trigger the presumption of irreparable injury under section 542.335 . . .

ANAKARLI BOUTIQUE, INC. a v. ORTIZ,, 152 So. 3d 107 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . Id. at 1204; see § 542.335(1), Fla. Stat. (2012). There was an' evidentiary hearing. Id. . . . remanded to the circuit court to make the factual findings as to whether the company “proved section 542.335 . . . Where there has been a delay in the entry of a non-compete injunction enforceable under section 542.335 . . . denying a temporary injunction and remand for a determination of “whether the company proved section 542.335 . . . Section 542.335(l)(c), Florida Statutes (2012), sets the boundaries for the enforcement of a restrictive . . .

ELEVEN, INC. v. GREWAL,, 60 F. Supp. 3d 272 (D. Mass. 2014)

. . . . § 542.335, which creates a presumption of irreparable harm when restrictive covenants are violated, . . . Stat. §§ 542.335(1)(g)(1) and (1)(j)). Massachusetts does not have a similar statute. . . . .

WINMARK CORP. v. BRENOBY SPORTS, INC., 32 F. Supp. 3d 1206 (S.D. Fla. 2014)

. . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(b); see also Proudfoot, 576 F.3d at 1231. . . . .” § 542.335(l)(d)(2); see also Snelling & Snelling, Inc. v. . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(b); see also Autonation, Inc. v. . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(a); Mobile Shelter Sys. USA, Inc. v. . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(j); see also Proudfoot, 576 F.3d at 1231. 1. . . .

RICHLAND TOWERS, INC. a LLC, a v. DENTON, A. LLC, a, 139 So. 3d 318 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . . § 542.335(1)(g)(2), Fla. Stat. (2007). . . . . § 542.335(1)(f). . . .

WINN- DIXIE STORES, INC. LLC, v. DOLGENCORP, LLC, f. k. a. a LLC, v. a LLC, v., 746 F.3d 1008 (11th Cir. 2014)

. . . concluded, Big Lots need not have signed the restrictive covenants to be bound by them because section 542.335 . . . Section 542.335 of the Florida Statutes concerns “[v]alid restraints of trade or commerce” — typically . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(a) (2011). . . . But the covenants here ran with the land and section 542.335 does not apply. . . . Big Lots argues “that the holding in Winn-Dixie contradicts the clear mandate of Section 542.335.” . . .

TESLA ELECTRIC, ARMATURE AND MACHINE, INC. a v. JLM ADVANCED TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. a A. H. JLM a v. a, 128 So. 3d 865 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . we reverse and remand for further proceedings on JLM’s claim for attorney’s fees pursuant to section 542.335 . . . Therefore, section 542.335(l)(k) grants the trial court discretion to award JLM its reasonable attorney . . . Unlike section 542.335(l)(k), section 57.041 is mandatory. . . .

ELEVEN, INC. v. KAPOOR BROTHERS INC., 977 F. Supp. 2d 1211 (M.D. Fla. 2013)

. . . . § 542.335. . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(b) & (c). 7-Eleven argues that the restrictive covenants are reasonably necessary . . . Stat. § 542.335(1)(b)(4); see USI In surance Services of Florida, Inc. v. . . . Stat. § 542.335(1)(c)). Defendants have made no such showing. . . . Stat. § 542.335(1)(i). . . .

MDS CANADA INC. a a a. k. a. v. RAD SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. a, 720 F.3d 833 (11th Cir. 2013)

. . . . § 542.335(a). . . .

In STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS- CONTRACT AND BUSINESS CASES, 116 So. 3d 284 (Fla. 2013)

. . . 941 (Fla.1979) (holding that every provision in a contract should be given meaning); see also section 542.335 . . .

ZODIAC RECORDS INC. LLC, M. v. CHOICE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, a, 112 So. 3d 587 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . .” § 542.335(l)(d)l., Fla. Stat. (2011). . . . .” § 542.335(l)(e), Fla. Stat. (2011). . . . He argued, however, that the five-year term of section 542.335(l)(e), Florida Statutes (2011), applied . . . Sept.15, 2011) (rejecting movant’s argument that the five-year postterm restriction of section 542.335 . . . conclusion, as we find that Choice waived its ability to assert that the five-year term of section 542.335 . . .

AVALON LEGAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC. v. F. KEATING,, 110 So. 3d 75 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . Omni Healthcare, P.A., 853 So.2d 526, 529-30 (Fla. 5th DCA 2003); see also § 542.335(l)(j), Fla. . . . Section 542.335 contains a comprehensive framework for analyzing, evaluating and enforcing restrictive . . . According to section 542.335(l)(j), Florida Statutes, Schneider’s violation of the restrictive covenant . . . Avalon and Schneider claim Keating’s relationships were not “substantial” under subsection 542.335(l) . . . A specific marketing or trade area. § 542.335(l)(b)4.a.-c„ Fla. Stat. . . . .

ANARKALI BOUTIQUE, INC. a v. ORTIZ,, 104 So. 3d 1202 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . See § 542.335(l)(b), Fla. . . . See § 542.335(l)(c), Fla. . . . The court did not otherwise make factual findings as to whether the company proved section 542.335’s . . . reasonable protection to all legitimate business interests established by the person seeking enforcement.” § 542.335 . . . Because the court did not make factual findings as to whether the company proved section 542.335’s requirements . . .

PULEO v. MORRIS, 98 So. 3d 248 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . asserting that they were entitled to an award of attorney’s fees for defending the action under section 542.335 . . . Section 542.335(l)(k) provides, in pertinent part, that “[i]n the absence of a contractual provision . . . Puleo and FPF were entitled to recover their reasonable attorney’s fees and costs under section 542.335 . . . Puleo and FPF are entitled to their reasonable attorney’s fees under section 542.335(l)(k). . . .

PARTYLITE GIFTS, INC. v., 895 F. Supp. 2d 1213 (M.D. Fla. 2012)

. . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(b) and (c). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(b) and (c). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(j). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(d). . . . Slat. § 542.335(l)(h). . . .

DePUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC. a v. WAXMAN,, 95 So. 3d 928 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . without language expressly authorizing such enforcement ignores the unambiguous language in section 542.335 . . . Contracts entered into after July 1, 1996, are governed by section 542.335(l)(f), which states: (f) The . . . Section 542.335(l)(f) superceded prior law. . . . Because the contracts were entered into after July 1, 1996, section 542.335 should have applied. . . . the language of section 542.335(l)(f) concerning the assignment of the non-compete provisions. . . . Our conclusion on this point is further buttressed by section 542.335(l)(h), which provides that “[a] . . . In that regard, we look to section 542.335(l)(b), which addresses the enforceability of a non-compete . . . Section 542.335(l)(j) provides in pertinent part that “[t]he violation of an •enforceable restrictive . . . Section 542.335(1) allows for enforcement of contracts that restrict or prohibit competition so long . . . Section 542.335(1 )(i) further provides: No court may refuse enforcement of an otherwise enforceable . . .

PROTHERAPY ASSOCIATES, LLC, v. AFS OF BASTIAN, INCORPORATED, d b a d b a d b a L. P. d b a AFS OF LEBANON, INCORPORATED, d b a AFS OF YUMA, INCORPORATED, d b a d b a Of Of, 492 F. App'x 360 (4th Cir. 2012)

. . . concluded that the discontinuance of ProTherapy’s business was not a defense under Florida Statutes § 542.335 . . .

ROGERS, v. VULCAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC., 93 So. 3d 1058 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . contends this was error and he was entitled to attorney’s fees for two reasons: 1) pursuant to section 542.335 . . .

HEIDERICH, DVM n k a DVM LLC. v. FLORIDA EQUINE VETERINARY SERVICES, INC., 86 So. 3d 527 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . . § 542.335(l)(h), Fla. Stat. (2010). I believe the trial court got it right. . . . Furthermore, the decision to grant the temporary injunction is in accord with the provisions of section 542.335 . . . .” § 542.335(1)(h), Fla. Stat. (2010). In Tam-Bay Realty, Inc. v. . . .

MOBILE SHELTER SYSTEMS USA, INC. v. GRATE PALLET SOLUTIONS, LLC, R., 845 F. Supp. 2d 1241 (M.D. Fla. 2012)

. . . Section 542.335 of the Florida Statutes proscribes the boundaries of valid anti-competitive agreements . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(a). . . .

MDS CANADA INC. v. RAD SOURCE TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 822 F. Supp. 2d 1263 (S.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . . §§ 542.335 and 542.18. . . . Stat. § 542.335; see also Wilkinson v. . . . Stat. § 542.335(1). . . .

K. PATEL, DDS, v. W. BOERS, DDS,, 68 So. 3d 380 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . restrictive covenant in the Provider Agreement was not properly assigned to Patel as required by section 542.335 . . . restrictive covenant because the Provider Agreement did not comply with the requirements of section 542.335 . . . That statute specifically provides: 542.335 Valid restraints of trade or commerce.— [ (1) ](f) The court . . .

CELLCO PARTNERSHIP, d b a v. KIMBLER, LP,, 68 So. 3d 914 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . PAW Trucking, Inc., 942 So.2d 446, 448 (Fla. 2d DCA 2006) (alteration in original) (quoting § 542.335 . . . injunction must show “that the covenant protects a legitimate business interest as defined by section 542.335 . . . an action “that the person seeking enforcement no longer continues in business in the area .... ” § 542.335 . . . We acknowledge that section 542.335(l)(f) provides for limited circumstances in which a nonparty to a . . . third-party beneficiary of the contract or an assignee or successor to a party in such a contract. § 542.335 . . .

AVISENA, INC. v. C. SANTALO,, 65 So. 3d 14 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . Because there was no violation of section 542.335, Florida Statutes (2010), either in terms of the activity . . .

PROTHERAPY ASSOCIATES, LLC, v. AFS OF BASTIAN, INC. d b a, 782 F. Supp. 2d 206 (W.D. Va. 2011)

. . . . §§ 542.335(l)(b),(c). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(c). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(h). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(e). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(c). . . .

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CLINICS, INC. Dr. H. v. QUALITY HEALTH PLANS, INC. a, 51 So. 3d 1191 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . and non-interference provision of the Agreement are of the type enforceable under Florida Statutes § 542.335 . . .

RELIANCE WHOLESALE, INC. v. GODFREY,, 51 So. 3d 561 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . In doing so, we look to section 542.335(1), Florida Statutes (2009), which addresses the enforceability . . . confidential business or professional information that otherwise does not qualify as trade secrets.” § 542.335 . . . business interest” — “[sjubstantial relationships with specific prospective or existing customers.” § 542.335 . . . Therefore, pursuant to section 542.335(1)(b), Reliance established that the restrictive covenant contained . . . Section 542.335(1)(j) provides in part: “The violation of an enforceable restrictive covenant creates . . .

HILB ROGAL HOBBS OF FLORIDA, INC. f k a v. GRIMMEL, L. L. C. a, 48 So. 3d 957 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . Specifically, section 542.335, Florida Statutes (2005), which took effect on July 1, 1996, contains a . . . Section 542.335 employs the term “restrictive covenants” and includes all contractual restrictions such . . . valid, a restrictive covenant may be enforced by way of temporary and permanent injunctive relief. § 542.335 . . . Section 542.335(1), Florida Statutes, permits enforcement of contracts that restrict or prohibit competition . . . case that the restrictions are reasonably necessary to protect its legitimate business interests. § 542.335 . . .

ATOMIC TATTOOS, LLC, v. E. MORGAN d b a, 45 So. 3d 63 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . Section 542.335(1)(b), Florida Statutes (2009), requires a party seeking enforcement of a restrictive . . . a presumption of irreparable injury to the person seeking enforcement of a restrictive covenant.” § 542.335 . . . See § 542.335(l)(j). . . . Section 542.335(l)(g)(l) states: “In determining the enforceability of a restrictive covenant, a court . . .

In MAXXIM MEDICAL GROUP, INC. v., 434 B.R. 660 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . . § 542.335(l)(b) (2003). . Id. . Id. . Fla. Stat. § 542.335(l)(c). . Autonation, Inc. v. . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(b). .See, e.g., Ins. Field Servs., Inc. v. . . .

GPS INDUSTRIES, LLC, v. K. LEWIS,, 691 F. Supp. 2d 1327 (M.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(b). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(c). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(h). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(j). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(b). . . .

In WILSON v. d b a, 423 B.R. 559 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2010)

. . . This agreement is intended to be a valid contract under section 542.335 of the Florida [Statutes. . . .

BAUER, d b a v. DILIB, INC. a d b a, 16 So. 3d 318 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . The plaintiff further pled entitlement to recover its attorney’s fees and costs under section 542.335 . . . In reaching its decision, the circuit court commented: It is not the language [of section 542.335(l)( . . . Looking to section 542.335 as a whole, we must read subsection (l)(k) in context with subsection (l)( . . . If anything, Florida law requires this court to strictly construe section 542.335(l)(k). . . . In 1996, the Legislature significantly rewrote section 542.33 as new section 542.335. . . .

LLC d b a v. PRACTICE PARTNERS, INC. LLC, LLC LLC,, 18 So. 3d 41 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . Pettineo, 987 So.2d 763, 766 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008) (quoting § 542.335(1)(b), Fla. Stat.). . . . Babcock, 76 So.2d 654, 655 (Fla.1954); see also § 542.335(1)(c), Fla. Stat. (2008); Fla. R. Civ. . . . Carter, 9 So.3d 1258, 1263 (Fla. 5th DCA 2009) (citing § 542.335(1)(d), Fla. . . .

PROUDFOOT CONSULTING COMPANY, a v. GORDON,, 576 F.3d 1223 (11th Cir. 2009)

. . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(b). . . . Stat. § 542.335(1). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(c). . . . Stat. § 542.335). . . . Stat. § 542.335 implies that a second standard should govern. See John A. . . .

BAD ASS COFFEE COMPANY OF HAWAII, INC. a v. JH NTERPRISES, L. L. C. a C. S. I X, 636 F. Supp. 2d 1237 (D. Utah 2009)

. . . . § 542.335(l)(c). . . .

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. v. CARTER,, 9 So. 3d 1258 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . Specifically, section 542.335, Florida Statutes (2005), which took effect on July 1, 1996, contains a . . . Section 542.335 employs the term “restrictive covenants” and includes all contractual restrictions such . . . Section 542.335(l)(h), Florida Statutes (2005), directs that the court “shall construe a restrictive . . . See § 542.335(l)(d), Fla. . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(b). Defendant Le-jeune clearly opposed the Agreement’s enforcement against him. . . .

CONTINENTAL GROUP, INC. v. KW PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC d b a KW LLC KW LLC d b a KW LLC LLC d b a KW LLC, 622 F. Supp. 2d 1357 (S.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . Stat. 542.335(l)(c). . . . Stat. 542.335(1)(j); North American Products Corp., 196 F.Supp.2d at 1228; Don King Prods., Inc. v. . . . Stat. 542.335(l)(b). . . . Stat. 542.335(l)(h); AutoNation, Inc. v. Maki, 2004 WL 1925479, *3 (Fla.Cir.Ct. Aug. 25, 2004). . . . Stat. § 542.335 due to the loss of goodwill of clients by having TCG on-site property managers switch . . .

DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE, N. A. INC. v. CHIQUITA BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC., 616 F. Supp. 2d 805 (N.D. Ill. 2009)

. . . . § 542.335(l)(g)(l) states: "In determining the enforceability of a restrictive covenant, a court: Shall . . .

W. MILLER, v. PREEFER, L., 1 So. 3d 1278 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . Section 542.335 was enacted in 1996 and applies to agreements entered on or after July 1, 1996. . . . See § 542.335, Fla. Stat. (2007). . . . .

BROWN BROWN, INC. v. ALI,, 592 F. Supp. 2d 1009 (N.D. Ill. 2009)

. . . . § 542.335(l)(g)(l). . . .

PERMA- LINER INDUSTRIES, INC. v. U. S. SEWER DRAIN, INC., 630 F. Supp. 2d 516 (E.D. Pa. 2008)

. . . . § 542.335(1) (West 2008). . . .

BOOKALL, v. SUNBELT RENTALS, INC., 995 So. 2d 1116 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . Section 542.335, Florida Statutes (2004), directs courts to enforce valid non-competition agreements . . . by any appropriate remedy, including a temporary injunction. § 542.335(1)0), Fla. . . .

TRI- COUNTY CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. a v. LOWER,, 992 So. 2d 372 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . See § 542.335(l)(h), Fla. . . .

USI INSURANCE SERVICES OF FLORIDA INC. v. PETTINEO, a, 987 So. 2d 763 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . error in this case stems from the application of section 542.33, the predecessor version of section 542.335 . . . Section 542.335, however, allows an enforcing party to establish prima facie the enforceability of the . . . area or line of business that is the subject of the action to enforce the restrictive covenant.” § 542.335 . . . the existence of one or more legitimate business interests justifying the restrictive covenant.” § 542.335 . . . Section 542.335 provides a non-exhaustive list of legitimate business interests, including “[substantial . . .

J. HASLEY, Sr. v. Y. HARRELL, a a, 971 So. 2d 149 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . Turning now to the merits, section 542.335, Florida Statutes (2001), entitled Valid Restraints of Trade . . . restricts or prohibits competition must plead and prove the existence of a legitimate business interest. § 542.335 . . . See § 542.335(l)(b)(2). . . . Section 542.335(l)(c) requires that the injunction be tailored to grant only the relief reasonably necessary . . . with directions to enter a new injunction that complies with the dictates of rule 1.610(c) and section 542.335 . . .

FLORIDA HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY SPECIALISTS, v. TUMMALA, M. D., 969 So. 2d 316 (Fla. 2007)

. . . centered upon whether referring physicians are a “legitimate business interest,” pursuant to section 542.335 . . . Under section 542.335, a restrictive covenant is enforceable only if it protects a “legitimate business . . . See § 542.335(1)(b), Fla. Stat. (2004). Here, Dr. . . . covenant, and Tummala has asserted that the covenant is unenforceable as a matter of law under section 542.335 . . . Moreover, a uniform interpretation of section 542.335 is critical not only to medical doctors but to . . .

WINN- DIXIE STORES, INC. a v. DOLGENCORP, INC. a L. L. C. a, 964 So. 2d 261 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . Dolgencorp moved for summary judgment, arguing that section 542.335, Florida Statutes (1998) rendered . . . the enforceability of restrictive covenants entered into before July 1, 1996.” § 542.335(3), Fla. . . . In the circuit court, Dolgencorp focused on the wording of section 542.335(l)(a), which states that “ . . . When read in context with the other provisions of section 542.335, subsection (l)(a)’s reference to “ . . . For example, section 542.335(1) refers to “contracts that restrict or prohibit competition” that “are . . .

THOMAS, M. D. v. OSLER MEDICAL, INC., 963 So. 2d 896 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . Covenants not to compete are governed by section 542.335, Florida Statutes. . . . Section 542.335(1)(j) authorizes a trial court to enter a temporary injunction as a method of enforcing . . .

J. EDWARDS, v. HARRIS d b a, 964 So. 2d 196 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . that the parties had entered into a covenant not to compete and that the factors set forth in section 542.335 . . . There were no factual findings that applied the factors in section 542.335 to the instant case. . . . Section 542.335 also provides that the appellant had the burden of establishing that the covenant was . . .

BROWN BROWN, INC. v. ALI,, 494 F. Supp. 2d 943 (N.D. Ill. 2007)

. . . . § 542.335 (2007). 1. . . . Ann. § 542.335(l)(b). . . . Ann. § 542.335(l)(h). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(b)(2), defining “legitimate business interest” to include “valuable confidential business . . . Ann. § 542.335(1)). . . .

L. ALVAREZ, M. D. v. M. RENDON, M. D., 953 So. 2d 702 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . the two year maximum that follows the termination of an employment relationship under Florida Statute 542.335 . . . Section 542.335(l)(h), Florida Statutes (2005), instructs that: A court shall construe a restrictive . . .

GOULD LAMB, LLC, v. D ALUSIO,, 949 So. 2d 1212 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . .” § 542.335(l)(b), Fla. Stat. (2005). . . .

H M HEARING ASSOCIATES, LLC, v. A. NOBILE d b a, 950 So. 2d 501 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . argues that irreparable harm is presumed in the situation of a covenant not to compete under section 542.335 . . .

K. LEWIS, v. SUNBELT RENTALS, INC., 949 So. 2d 1114 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . In its motion requesting a temporary injunction, Sunbelt cited section 542.335, Florida Statutes (2006 . . .

WHITBY a k a LLC, LLC, v. INFINITY RADIO INC., 951 So. 2d 890 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . Therefore, and notwithstanding the provisions of section 542.335(l)(f)(2), Infinity, as party to the . . . Section 542.335(1), Florida Statutes (1999), permits enforcement of contracts that restrict or prohibit . . . Section 542.335(1)(c) provides: A person seeking enforcement of a restrictive covenant also shall plead . . . Section 542.335(l)(f)2., Florida Statutes (1999), provides: (f) The court shall not refuse enforcement . . . Further, this court did not find error in the trial court’s application of section 542.335. . . .

WALSH, v. PAW TRUCKING, INC., 942 So. 2d 446 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Covenants not to compete are governed by section 542.335, Florida Statutes. . . . Section 542.335(l)(j) authorizes trial courts to enter temporary injunctions as one method of enforcing . . . 5th DCA 2003) (stating that covenants not to compete that “fit[ ] within the parameters of section 542.335 . . . Section 542.335(l)(j) provides that “[t]he violation of an enforceable restrictive covenant creates a . . . Section 542.335(l)(c) empowers the trial court enforcing a covenant to “modify the restraint” in the . . .

LITWINCZUK, M. D. v. PALM BEACH CARDIOVASCULAR CLINIC, L. C., 939 So. 2d 268 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Section 542.335(1)(c), Florida Statutes, provides, in relevant part: (c) A person seeking enforcement . . . Section 542.335(1)(j) states, in part: “The violation of an enforceable restrictive covenant creates . . . Section 542.335(1)(b) provides, in pertinent part: (b) The person seeking enforcement of a restrictive . . .

AUTOZONE STORES, INC. a a v. NORTHEAST PLAZA VENTURE, LLC. a, 934 So. 2d 670 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Roffe, 791 So.2d 512 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001) (applying requirements of section 542.335, Florida Statutes . . .

In WORLDCOM, INC., 343 B.R. 486 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 2006)

. . . . §§ 543.33, 542.335 (2005). . . .

O. HENAO, v. PROFESSIONAL SHOE REPAIR, INC. A., 929 So. 2d 723 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Section 542.335 contains a comprehensive framework for analyzing, evaluating and enforcing restrictive . . . Section 542.335 is broadly “aimed at making enforcement of bona fide restrictive covenants easier and . . . As noted above, unlike section 542.33, section 542.335(1) is expansive in scope. . . . Accordingly, Henao has stated a cause of action for enforcement pursuant to section 542.335. . . . Under section 542.335, the noncompete agreement here is not an illegal restraint of trade. . . .

VARIABLE ANNUITY LIFE INSURANCE CO. v. HAUSINGER,, 927 So. 2d 243 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . In its motion for preliminary injunction, VALIC pleaded the operation of section 542.335(l)(j), Florida . . . Quoting directly from the statute, this court analyzed section 542.335(1)0 in America II Electronics, . . .

FLORIDA HEMATOLOGY ONCOLOGY, v. TUMMALA, M. D., 927 So. 2d 135 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . In Florida, the enforceability of restrictive covenants is controlled in large part by section 542.335 . . . Fla. 1st DCA 2003) (“we hold that, to qualify as a ‘legitimate business interest’ pursuant to section 542.335 . . . See § 542.335(l)(c), Fla. . . . here, i.e., that referring physicians do not constitute a legitimate business interest under section 542.335 . . .

LEIGHTON, a v. FIRST UNIVERSAL LENDING, LLC, a, 925 So. 2d 462 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Section 542.335, Florida Statutes (2005), governs the enforceability of non-compete clauses. . . . Non-compete clauses are valid so long as the contracts are reasonable in time, area, and line of business. 542.335 . . . of non-compete clauses, the trial court must consider all applicable legal and equitable defenses. 542.335 . . . Here, the trial court made the requisite findings and conclusions required by section 542.335. . . . Section 542.335 of the Florida Statutes applies to a non-compete clause entered into after July 1, 1996 . . .

JONJUAN SALON, INC. v. ACOSTA f k a, 922 So. 2d 1081 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . .” § 542.335(1)(b). . . . reasonable protection to all legitimate business interests established by the person seeking enforcement.” § 542.335 . . . a presumption of irreparable injury to the person seeking enforcement of a restrictive covenant.” § 542.335 . . . that evidence was sufficient to prove a violation of an enforceable restrictive covenant under section 542.335 . . . rebuttable presumption of irreparable injury for purposes of obtaining an injunction under section 542.335 . . .

J. COLUCCI, v. EAR RARE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC., 918 So. 2d 431 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Florida Statutes section 542.335(1)(b) (2004) provides a nonexclusive list of “legitimate business interests . . . Servs., Inc., 715 So.2d 1048, 1049 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998) (holding that, under Florida Statutes section 542.335 . . . Under Florida Statutes section 542.335(l)(j): “The violation of an enforceable restrictive covenant creates . . .

PIRTEK USA, LLC, v. ZAETZ, LLC, LLC,, 408 F. Supp. 2d 81 (D. Conn. 2005)

. . . considerable portion of the arguments presented by the parties concerns the applicability of Florida Statute § 542.335 . . . Section 542.335 is relevant because it specifies that in the event that a covenant not to compete is . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(j). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(a), and Peter Zaetz has not signed the covenant, there is a significant legal question . . . Therefore, even if the Florida Statute 542.335(l)(j) applies and there is a presumption of irreparable . . .

GRAY, a v. PRIME MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC., 912 So. 2d 711 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . Section 542.335, Florida Statutes, provides that restrictive covenants are valid restraints of trade . . . interest justifying the restraint; and the covenant is reasonably necessary to protect that interest. § 542.335 . . .

COASTAL LOADING, INC. v. TILE ROOF LOADING, INC., 908 So. 2d 609 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . See § 542.335(l)(a), Fla. . . .

COOPER, v. THOMAS CRAIG COMPANY, LLP,, 906 So. 2d 378 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . The parties correctly recognize that section 542.335, Florida Statutes, does not' apply. . . . . § 542.335(3), Fla. Stat. (Supp.1996). . . .

MILNER VOICE AND DATA, INC. v. TASSY,, 377 F. Supp. 2d 1209 (S.D. Fla. 2005)

. . . . § 542.335. . . . . § 542.335(3). Fla. . . . Stat. § 542.335(b). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(b). . . . Stat. § 542.335(l)(b). . . .

FULFORD, v. DRAWDY BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, II, INC., 903 So. 2d 1007 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . .” § 542.335(l)(c), Fla. Stat. (2004). . . .

J. KOHLMEIER, v. DIVERSIFIED DRILLING CORPORATION,, 898 So. 2d 994 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . Even if the Agreement did not entitle Diversified to an attorney’s fee award, section 542.335(l)(k), . . .