A noncompetition agreement that would preclude finding other sources of revenue can be the basis for showing irreparable harm and entitlement to a preliminary injunction.
Litigation in bankruptcy can be highly contentious, and attorneys often believe that the normal rules in federal district court governing depositions do not apply to a Rule 2004 examination of a debtor. But do those attorneys have it wrong in an adversary proceeding or contested matter? Rule 2004 exams are not always as broad as interested parties hope.