American Medical News. 50(10):12, MARCH 12, 2007 Issn Print: 0001-1843 Publication Date: March 12, 2007 Print Noncompete clauses enforceable, courts in Illinois and Indiana rule Amy Sorrel; + Author Information AMNews staff. Checking for direct PDF access through Ovid Abstract Some attorneys say judges ignored the threat that restrictive covenants impose on patient care.