Restrictive covenants for independent contractorsBy David E. DoyleBusiness and Securities Law, April 2000In the recent case of Eichman v. National Hospital and Health Care Services, Inc., No. 97 CH 13460 (First District, October 18, 1999), the First District Appellate Court, affirming the trial court's decision, held that restrictive covenants contained in an independent contractor's agreement with a company were not enforceable.
