Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Memorandum Opinion and Order

Pending before the court is the plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction with respect to the parties’ covenant to not compete. (Pls.’ Mot. for a TRO & Prelim. Inj., Writ of Replevin, Leave to Conduct Expedited Discovery, & Produc. of Docs. & Things [Docket 5]). For the reasons explained below, the plaintiffs’ request for a preliminary injunction on this issue is DENIED. The court DIRECTS the Clerk to refer any remaining discovery matters contained in plaintiffs’ motion [Docket 5] to the Magistrate Judge.