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If you have been in just about any business for long enough, there is a chance that you have heard of non-disclosure agreements, also known as NDAs. These surprisingly common legal agreements play a key part in many businesses, even though they are not always well understood. But what exactly is an NDA, and how might it be able to benefit you and your business?
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In a recent decision, a federal district court in Texas has set aside a rule by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) which made it illegal for employers to use noncompete agreements in an employment context. This means that existing agreements will still be considered valid and enforceable for the time being, although the rule remains on the books while the case is being litigated. However, the FTC has vowed to appeal the court’s ruling, placing its future in jeopardy.
An increasingly common, but controversial, aspect of employment contracts is known as the mandatory arbitration clause (also known as a forced arbitration clause). These aspects of employment law are poorly understood outside of legal circles. But what exactly is a mandatory arbitration clause and what makes it so controversial? Continue reading “What is a Mandatory Arbitration Clause?”
