blue penciling

blue penciling
USA
The practice of modifying, narrowing or deleting a contract or contractual provision that is unenforceable so that the remainder of the agreement is enforceable. It is often used by courts adjudicating challenges to restrictive covenants. For example, if a non-compete agreement limits an individual's right to work for a competitor for an unreasonably long period of time, a court may reduce the period of time and enforce the remainder of the agreement. Some US states prohibit blue penciling in the adjudication of non-compete agreements.
For more information about non-compete agreements, see Practice Note, Non-compete Agreements with Employees (www.practicallaw.com/7-501-3409).

Practical Law Dictionary. Glossary of UK, US and international legal terms. . 2010.

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