There are a million reasons why entrepreneurial businesses do not want a former employee to turn around and compete with them. But courts have never really liked non-competes and have traditionally limited the ability of the employer to enforce them. For example, by...
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Substance Over Form: Why a Privacy Policy Needs to be Customized
If you scroll to the bottom of most websites, you will probably see the link to a privacy policy. What exactly is a privacy policy, and do you need one for your business? If you have a privacy policy, is it up to date with your business’ data practices and compliant...
Why Privacy Policies Should be at the Top of Your To-Do List
You have probably seen the website pop-ups, “do you accept these cookies?” or even heard California and the EU have created privacy laws. Why should your company care about privacy when you are not based in Europe or California? Read on to find out why your company...
9 Elements of a Solid Partnership Agreement
All other things being equal, we suggest any partnership be structured as a limited liability company to avoid any undue personal liability of the parties, take advantage of tax benefits, and best define all party member’s monetary contributions and roles.
6 Reasons You Need a Privacy Policy For Your Social Media
Privacy policies are an essential component of any social media account or website. A privacy policy is a straightforward policy, usually found as a link on your site. It informs users what personal information is being collected from their visit to your website, how...
Crafting Strategic Investor Agreements
At several points in your business cycle, you are likely to seek out investors to help fund your growth and future innovations. How you approach your investor agreements, from the first round of financing to the last, can have a huge impact on your business. It pays...
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