When do I need an NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement)? [video]

So you have a great idea or a product and want to share confidential information with your prospective business partner.  You should consider what information you will be sharing and make sure you are protected with a well-crafted non-disclosure agreement (also referred to as an NDA, or confidentiality agreement).  Find out more about how we… [Read More]

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Your Company Should Have a Nondisclosure Agreement (Confidentiality Agreement) with its Employees

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (also known as an NDA or confidentiality agreement) is meant to protect a business from its employees misusing valuable proprietary information.  Often it is a good idea to have a confidentiality agreement in place with each of your employees (regardless of position).  For instance, your receptionist and salesperson might have access to… [Read More]

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When Do You Need a Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA)?

There are plenty of reasons to have an NDA.  I will limit this post to discussion of using an NDA between technology businesses in an arms-length transaction. More often than not, for whatever reason, whenever there is a technology related transaction at hand, the parties want to sign nondisclosure agreements right away.   On one hand,… [Read More]

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Do You Need an Operating Agreement for Your Small Business LLC? Here is my LLC Operating Agreement Checklist.

As you may know, a “corporate kit” includes a pre-made form of limited liability company operating agreement.  There is no telling how complete these are and whether or not they were prepared by a corporate attorney.  Certainly an off-the-shelf operating agreement is not customized for your needs.  I recommend having a New York Small Business… [Read More]

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Starting an LLC or a Business in New York? Here is my Business Startup Checklist

As a corporate attorney, I am frequently asked for a checklist of items to consider when starting a business.  Here is a “10,000 foot” overview of what needs to get done in starting or buying a large or small business in New York: Choose Your Business Structure What type of structure is right for your… [Read More]

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