How binding is a non-disclosure agreement? A great way to safeguard private information is by drafting a non-disclosure agreement or NDA. However, is a non-disclosure agreement always enforceable in court? For the most part, NDAs are enforceable. However, before creating…
How do you protect trade secrets? A trade secret can be the key to a company’s success and their continued success may depend on keeping that secret safe and out of the hands of rivals. Trade secrets are an intangible…
What are injunctive relief and damages? Defining Injunctive Relief An injunction, sometimes referred to as injunctive relief, is a measure that either prohibits a party from acting in a certain way or obliges a party to act in a specific…
Employment Law Issues for Growing Companies and Entrepreneurs With the complex federal, state, and local employment regulations that apply to all businesses, the human resources industry is growing to meet the demand. The hiring process can easily overburden a corporation,…
Preparing for an Exit Transaction Initial public offerings are becoming less common as startup founders are starting to look to exit their companies through acquisitions or asset sales. If a merger, acquisition, or asset sale seems likely for your business,…
Basics of an LLC The most common reason to form an LLC over other business types is because it protects the business owner from personal liability. However, business owners who do not properly set up or manage their LLCs may…
Social Media Policy for Employees Social media has come a long way in the 20 years since it entered the mainstream via early blogs and AOL. At the time, businesses didn’t need to consider developing policies around social media, but…
Legal Recourse for Trade Secrets Violations by Employees When a startup expands, it can be difficult to place your trust in people. With more success and growth, you’ll go from a small group of founders to recruiting a range of…
Employee relations are an essential matter for any business. Hiring, operations, performance evaluations, and termination all must be carefully executed. If employee relations are not given the attention they require, it can lead to conflict and even legal issues. Your…
Founder Disputes: Regaining Control of Your Company Founders seek out venture capitalists when they have an idea, but lack the money to get it off the ground. While VCs can make your idea a reality, it is important to be…