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Trade Secrets Unenforceable Contract Terms Contract Terms

A Trade Secret is any information, not generally known or easily ascertainable, by which an enterprise develops an economic advantage over competitors or customers. In order to maintain trade secrets'... more +
A Trade Secret is any information, not generally known or easily ascertainable, by which an enterprise develops an economic advantage over competitors or customers. In order to maintain trade secrets' protected legal status, enterprises must make reasonable efforts to keep the information secret and prevent unnecessary disclosure.  Trade Secrets may include processes, formulas, methods, designs, patterns, et cetera.   less -
Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

Restrictive Covenants in Restaurant Ownership Agreements: Enforceability in New York

Restrictive covenants are critical in restaurant ownership agreements to protect business interests, prevent unfair competition, and safeguard proprietary information. However, in New York, courts scrutinize these clauses to...more

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Are Employee Confidentiality Agreements Enforceable in Arizona?

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In Arizona, courts will enforce a confidentiality agreement if it is “reasonable.” Often, confidentiality agreements are written to encompass all of the employer’s information. A court may take issue with such an agreement...more

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Keys to the Kingdom: How Confidentiality Agreements Are Key to Keeping Business Information Secret

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In today’s business environment, greater employee mobility and technological advances underscore the need to protect a company’s confidential information and trade secrets. Stories of employees departing with confidential...more

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Is Your Employee NDA Weak?

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We live in a world of “leaking” information and the automotive industry is not immune. Automotive companies go to great lengths to protect their confidential information (including innovations). But do they have the legal...more

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