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The lawsuit against Percepta hangs on noncompetition agreements that Radha Jain and Cohen signed as part of their employment contracts with the company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

Percepta, an artificial-intelligence company launched by two ex-Palantir employees and owned by venture firm General Catalyst, disputed Palantir’s claims that it violated noncompetition agreements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

About 30 million American workers, or one in five, work under various noncompetition agreements, or noncompetes, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2023

In return for signing a noncompetition agreement, Mr. Flannery will receive the $4.25 million and could also receive a prorated long-term incentive award tied to company performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2018

On noncompetition days, the girls worked out from 8:30 in the morning until 8:30 at night, returning to the dorm for a lunch break and a dose of their favorite soap, Days of Our Lives.

From Time Magazine Archive