There are infinite pathways to “yes”, but not all of them are worth pursuing in your deal. Due diligence is the key to executing effective negotiations; the communication between your team and the other side in, say, a merger, acquisition, R&D contract, consulting contract, or other type of contract can be thought of as the portion of the iceberg visible to those above the surface. As we all know, the “invisible” Read More
Reopen Your Office Safely and Legally
Now that millions of COVID-19 vaccines are getting into arms each day, more employers are feeling comfortable with reopening physical workspaces. With the reopening of offices, though, comes an assortment of legal and practical considerations. In any context, proactive communication and clear expectation setting can help grease the wheels for a smooth return to normality. There is one question on many employers’ Read More
Top 5 Things to Consider in a Non-Compete Agreement
Participating in an increasingly globalized and competitive marketplace underscores the importance of companies’ having effective restrictive covenants. While there are several types of restrictive covenants, this blog will focus on employee (including executive) non-compete agreements. Due to their more onerous nature, non-competes traditionally introduce a number of challenges, both for the company seeking one and Read More
Don’t Let Your Employees Walk Out the Door with Your Intellectual Property
In our knowledge-based economy, intellectual property is indispensable to businesses of all sizes in virtually every industry. And much, if not most, of that intellectual property derives substantial value from not being generally known. But unlike other asset classes, intellectual property is highly vulnerable. As a mind-based resource that can be popped onto a thumb drive or added as an attachment to a quick, Read More
