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Originally Posted by SteelSD

I'm probably over-thinking this one as the threat of a lawsuit is likely just a manifestation of frustration from Company A.

You're probably right. Covenants not to compete and employment contracts lacking a definite term are generally tough to enforce and are usually interpreted narrowly. There is a general public policy against indentured servitude that works against companies trying to force a person to work for them or work nowhere.