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Protect Your Brand With A Non-Disparagement And A Morals Clause

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Building a brand name for your business takes hard work. Protecting that brand takes work too. And actions by parties within and without may tarnish your brand name.

A non-disparagement clause protects the brand by actions of those from within: exiting business partners are held to not make comments that would impact the brand. A former business partner will often seek to distinguish himself from the business often at the brand’s expense. ContractDisparaging comments that damage the business may have remedy with a non-disparagement clause.

A morals clause protects the brand from the actions of third parties with which the business is in contract. The business will often enter into contracts such as leasing retail space. Actions by the landlord that would impact the business by association create an escape from the contract allowing the brand to distance itself from the harmful actions.

Both types of clause are helpful to protect your investment, the business’s brand name.

If you are a member of Spiegel & Utrera, P.A.’s General Counsel Club and have business related questions, call (800) 734-9900 or clubassist@amerilawyer.com for assistance. Remember, as a member of the  General Counsel Club, you receive unlimited legal, business, credit and tax advice all year long.

 

Spiegel & Utrera, P.A. is a corporate law firm with its main offices located in Miami, Florida with offices throughout the United States. As a law firm, we do more than just help you form your business entity. We stand ready to help with the maintenance of your legal business entity! We will assist you with Incorporation Service,Trademarks, Copyrights, Estate Planning, Legal Counsel, Wills,Trusts, Agreements & Leases, Corporate & Company

New Federal Bill Supports Employees’ Rights To Seek A Flexible Work Schedule

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New legislation intended to be introduced by the Senate and House Democrats in March of this year seeks to promote the right of employees to request a flexible work arrangement. The bill, entitled the Flexibility for Working Families Act, protects the rights of employees that may require non-traditional work hours due to family obligations; the employees would be able to request these schedules without fear of punishment from their employers.

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The elected officials supporting the bill suggest that businesses will be able to retain exemplary employees who may otherwise be forced to seek other, more flexible positions; it may also encourage employees to remain in the workforce while still balancing their home obligations. The bill suggests that any employer who fires or cuts employee hours due to the request would be fined by the Labor Department. The proposed measure counters an already-introduced, Republican-sponsored bill entitled “Working Families Flexibility Act,” which offers eligible workers to choose “comp” time, rather than overtime pay, if they work more than 40 hours per week.

 

 

If you are a member of Spiegel & Utrera, P.A.’s General Counsel Club and have business related questions, call (800) 734-9900 or clubassist@amerilawyer.com for assistance. Remember, as a member of the  General Counsel Club, you receive unlimited legal, business, credit and tax advice all year long.

Spiegel & Utrera, P.A. is a corporate law firm with its main offices located in Miami, Florida with offices throughout the United States. As a law firm, we do more than just help you form your business entity. We stand ready to help with the maintenance of your legal business entity! We will assist you with Incorporation Service,Trademarks, Copyrights, Estate Planning, Legal Counsel, Wills,Trusts, Agreements & Leases, Corporate & Company

Your Small Business Needs NDAs

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Nondisclosure agreements, also called NDAs or confidentiality agreements, can protect your business’s non-public information, such as trade secrets, patents, designs, client lists, and marketing research. An NDA is a legally binding contract between parties who agree to keep certain information confidential. The information may be shared during the course of employment or during a business transaction or interview. When someone who has agreed to protect secret information violates the NDA, the other party may sue for injunctive relief to stop the release of information and recover damages-possibly including lost profits. The following are some of the components a well drafted NDA includes:

  • Confidential information protected and excluded
  • Obligations of receiving party
  • Consequences of breach
  • Length of agreement
  • Method of dispute

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Whether you have an innovative business plan, a secret recipe, or a great invention, confidentiality may be the key to your business’s success. In the course of doing business, it’s inevitable that you’ll have to share this confidential information with employees, colleagues, investors, etc. You must take proactive steps to protect your confidential information. It is advisable to let an attorney prepare an agreement protecting your business information now to save a legal headache and potential loss of business later.

If you are a member of Spiegel & Utrera, P.A.’s General Counsel Club and have confidentiality agreements related questions, call (800) 734-9900 or clubassist@amerilawyer.com for assistance. Remember, as a member of the  General Counsel Club, you receive unlimited legal, business, credit and tax advice all year long.

Spiegel & Utrera, P.A. is a corporate law firm with its main offices located in Miami, Florida with offices throughout the United States. As a law firm, we do more than just help you form your business entity. We stand ready to help with the maintenance of your legal business entity! We will assist you with Incorporation Service, Trademarks, Copyrights, Estate Planning, Legal Counsel, Wills,Trusts, Agreements & Leases, Corporate & Company

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