The response (https://regmedia.co.uk/2019/12/09/applevwilliamscounter.pdf https://regmedia.co.uk/2019/12/09/applevwilliamscounter.pdf) claims that caselaw in Ca

The response (https://regmedia.co.uk/2019/12/09/applevwilliamscounter.pdf https://regmedia.co.uk/2019/12/09/applevwilliamscounter.pdf) claims that caselaw in California makes it clear that you can plan to start a new company, do some administrative work, etc. before leaving. You can't poach coworkers before you leave (if the contract is found valid, which they're attacking on other fronts), but you can certainly talk with people outside the company and say "Hey, I'm quitting in two weeks to found this company we both plan to join" etc.