If you have trade secrets, you can use a non-disclosure agreement to keep them safe. By signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), anyone with access to valuable business information, such as employees, third-party contractors, or potential investors, is legally bound...
A Bespoke Law Firm®
Every business deserves savvy, attentive legal counsel — but not all businesses have the need or the budget for their own legal department. At the Sedhom Law Group, PLLC, we serve as outside general counsel for businesses that want to turn our seasoned guidance into opportunity.
Year: 2022
Caught up in a partnership dispute? 2 options to consider
Like any relationship, a business partnership comes with its fair share of ups and downs. When things are running smoothly, everyone is happy, and the business thrives. When things get sour, however, even the slightest disagreement can become a full-blown conflict...
New York business owners’ responsibilities under the WARN Act
No business wants to lay off employees. However, it’s sometimes necessary. Often it involves the closing of a plant or moving of administrative offices to another city or state. A large layoff affects not just the employees whose names are on that dreaded list and...
Common causes of employee dissatisfaction
Your company has reached new heights over the last few years and your desire is for this growth to continue. Much of the success comes down to effective management but your team of employees has also had a role to play. As you take on more staff, you want to make...
How can you avoid employee misclassification?
Employer misclassification is a common occurrence in workplaces. Solving it is never easy either. Sometimes, employee misclassification can be unintentional because the organization does not fully understand how to legally classify its workforce. It can also be...
Options after a breach of contract by your business partner
Starting a business is an exciting feat. You may even take on a partner in the beginning who complements you and has expertise in areas you don’t. After all, two minds are better than one, right? Unfortunately, not all partnerships go as planned. Because of this, you...
Why most businesses need help with patent prosecution
Patents are some of the most authoritative government protections for intellectual property. When you come up with a new concept, new chemical formula or new production process, you can patent your research or your new products. When you have a patent, you can...
3 ways employers can prevent discrimination at work
Despite legislation and awareness campaigns, discrimination is, unfortunately, quite prevalent in most workplaces. Discrimination at work comes in a variety of ways, and workers from different demographic backgrounds may feel its unfortunate effects. Discrimination...
The right policies can protect you from employment litigation
If you're a business owner, you know that one of the best ways to protect yourself from litigation is by having policies and procedures in place. This article will discuss the importance of policies and procedures and how they can help you avoid costly employment...
Can an employer fire someone for no reason at all?
Employers can let employees go for a wide range of causes. Perhaps the person never lived up to your expectations. Maybe they turned out to be dishonest and untrustworthy or they slack off far too often. You thought they would fit in with the rest of your team but...