> By all means, make non-competes largely unenforceable like they are in California (where they aren't actually "banned").

Largely? Aren’t they completely unenforceable? I seem to recall some big case where a C suite executive left and that was unenforceable. All that’s left is board members with a fiduciary duty, if that.

California’s stance on non-competes is so broad and uncompromising that you could show up and represent yourself, drunk, versus the finest legal team money could buy and you’ll win.