A non-disclosure agreement that you sign will limit what you can say about the company or client you’re working for. There are times when it’s appropriate to agree to one of these, such as if you want to work for a client with research they don’t want exposed to...
Non-Disclosure Agreements
3 mistakes that could invalidate your nondisclosure agreement
A nondisclosure agreement can be a good legal document to have if your company has proprietary information that you’d like to protect. It might protect client lists, trade secrets or special processes that you don’t want your competitors to get a hold of....
Why do companies use non-disclosure agreements?
If you sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), you have to honor it. You have a legally binding contract saying that you will not give up information that you know. You may take on a new job -- this is different than a non-compete agreement -- but you have to keep that...
Everything you need to know about non-disclosure agreements
If you are going through the hiring process and your new employer asks you to sign a non-disclosure agreement, you should understand what you are signing before putting pen to paper. The purpose of the agreement is to ensure employees do not share confidential...
What could happen if I break an NDA?
A non-disclosure agreement is a common inclusion in employment contracts or agreements. The main intent is to protect your employer's intellectual property and other ideas. It prevents you from sharing information about the company. If your break an NDA, the main...
How NDAs help to fuel corporate corruption
Over the past few years, non-disclosure agreements have earned a bad reputation in the media. Americans are learning more and more about how corporations use NDAs to silence unethical and even illegal practices. Because of this, many professionals now refer to them as...
Former Fox host wants sexual harassment NDAs removed
Despite increased attention to sexual harassment on the job, Texans and people across the nation are still subjected to inappropriate behavior at work. Sometimes, people who are victimized will take solace and be inspired to speak out by prominent individuals who...
An overview of non-disclosure agreements
Companies and individuals in Texas may have information that they would like to keep secret. If the information got out, it could hinder a company's ability to retain its competitive edge. It could also violate a person's privacy or otherwise put an individual in a...
Avoid these mistakes when drafting your company’s NDA
Sometimes the success or potential success of a business is dependent on trade secrets and confidential information about the business. Many of the top companies use non-disclosure agreements (NDA) to protect their sensitive data from industry competitors and the...
3 Things to consider before signing an NDA
When you accept a new job, your company may ask you to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). You may find yourself wondering what an NDA is, or whether you should even sign it. Before you put your pen to paper, there are some elements you may want to consider. What...
