Archive for 'Intellectual Property & Trade Secrets' Category
Construction contractors face professional challenges every day. Between client relations, workers, suppliers, vendors, building inspectors and a different workplace with every new job, contractors must satisfy a wide range of demands at once. To complicate matters, contractors must deal with frequent litigation over contract disputes or errors. Thankfully, many states in the U.S. attempt to […]
When a former employee misappropriates your company’s secrets in violation of their non-compete agreement with your company, it may feel like a punch in the gut and you may not know how to respond. WHAT DO NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS PROTECT? Non-compete agreements protect a variety of business interests. They prevent employees from working for a competitor, […]
Your company likely does its best to compensate employees in a fair and timely manner. Yet on occasion, a disgruntled employee might claim you violated wage and hour regulations. They may try pursuing a settlement, and you may worry that it will hurt your business’ reputation and finances. While your company may have made wage […]
Have you, as Summoner, been able to guide your Champion to destroy a Nexus or two? If you are one of the estimated 100 million active League of Legends players world with League of Legends, it is likely that you fully understand how elusive victory can be in the online battle arena. Those unfamiliar with […]
Holidays – particularly the year-end Holidays, are supposed to be a time for relaxing and disconnecting. However, in the business world, that doesn’t always happen. Between the end-of-year demands and the stress of trying to accommodate employee holiday needs and wishes, it can be a lot for employers to manage. However, there are some basic […]
Employees deserve to celebrate occasionally, whether it’s for hitting sales goals, making it to retirement or for an annual holiday party. Unfortunately, office parties can get out of hand when alcohol is provided. Employers may be held liable when problems occur at work parties, even when they are hosted offsite. An employer could face litigation […]
Business contracts often play a pivotal role in the future of any business. Based on these negotiations and agreements, companies set their goals and define their expectations for the next chapter. When parties to a contract do not come to an agreement right away, though, there can be some fears about the fate of one […]
Employers have numerous tools at their disposal to protect their business and the elements that make it competitive. One such tool is a non-disclosure agreement, or NDA. An NDA is a contract that prohibits signing party from sharing or otherwise misusing protected information, including the company’s trade secrets (which are usually defined in the NDA). […]
No business owner wants to be sued. However, the fact is that disputes can and do arise involving employees, partners and third parties, despite efforts to avoid them. As such, it is important for owners to prepare for potential lawsuits. Knowing that there are protocols and resources in place to respond to a legal claim […]
As a business owner, you likely go to great lengths to avoid legal disputes and follow state and federal laws. You may have employment or independent contractor agreements with your workers, and partnership or joint venture agreements with your partners; if there are regulations with which you must comply, you might diligently review them and […]
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