Are healthcare non-competes enforceable in New Mexico?

Generally no — NMSA § 24-1I-3 substantially restricts non-competes against healthcare practitioners. Confidentiality clauses tied to trade secrets remain enforceable.

What is New Mexico's trade secret statute?

The New Mexico Uniform Trade Secrets Act (NMSA §§ 57-3A-1 to 57-3A-7).

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New Mexico legal context

New Mexico adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act at NMSA §§ 57-3A-1 to 57-3A-7. New Mexico restricts physician non-competes by statute (NMSA § 24-1I-3) and applies common-law reasonableness to other restrictive covenants. Common-law contract rules govern consideration and scope.

Key NM statutes

New Mexico Uniform Trade Secrets Act
NMSA §§ 57-3A-1 to 57-3A-7
UTSA-style trade secret framework.
Healthcare Non-Compete Restriction
NMSA § 24-1I-3
Restricts non-competes for healthcare practitioners.
DTSA
18 U.S.C. §§ 1833–1839
Federal whistleblower immunity notice required.

New Mexico-specific considerations

Healthcare-Practitioner Restriction
Non-competes are limited or unenforceable for many healthcare practitioners.
Common-Law Reasonableness
Restrictive covenants must be reasonable in duration, geographic area, and scope.
UTSA Remedies
Trade secret misappropriation includes injunctive relief, damages, and exemplary damages for willful conduct.