Florida’s CHOICE Act—short for “Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth”—is now law, positioning the state as the most employer-friendly jurisdiction for restrictive covenants. In a surprising move, Governor DeSantis neither signed nor vetoed the bill, allowing it to take effect by default on July 3, despite its stated effective date of July 1. While the law offers powerful new tools for non-compete and garden leave agreements, its real-world impact will depend on how Florida courts interpret and apply its provisions. Read more.
