1. Upon MBA graduation, Carol is offered a position with the firm, Highflying Headhunters, specializing in the placement of MBA graduates with advertising and public relations firm. When Carol accepted the position, she was asked to sign a non-compete agreement restricting her from working for a competitor or opening her own placement service for a period of one year when she leaves the firm. Carol signed the agreement. Seven years later, Carol quits her job. She and her acquaintance from another headhunter decide to open their own placement business in the same area in which her employer does business. During her exit interview Carol is reminded of the non-compete agreement she signed. She seeks legal counsel from you, her legal advisor. Explain the legal options available to her. What course of action do you recommend to her?

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   2. Mention the assumptions that you have made

   3. Explain the final verdict you have arrived at

   4. Give description of the law based on which you have arrived at the conclusion