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What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows people overburdened by debt to get rid of some or all of it and have a fresh start. A person appointed by the bankruptcy court, called a “Trustee,” oversees each case. This article will discuss the Chapter 7......

The 5 Essential Elements of a Sales Contract

When creating or reviewing a sales contract (a.k.a. sales of goods agreement or purchase agreement), it is vital to know which terms are most important and what things to watch out for. Knowing this will help you to avoid problems with the......

How to Create a Confidentiality Agreement

A confidentiality agreement helps someone protect their confidential information or trade secrets and prevents others from using it for their own benefit. This agreement uses a broad definition of "Confidential Information" and "Trade Secrets"......

5 Important Terms to Negotiate in Your Employment Agreement

After a difficult job search, you have finally accepted a job offer, but don’t relax quite yet! All your hard work will go to waste if you don’t make sure to negotiate your employment agreement on favorable terms. Make sure your future......

Top 5 Risks of Not Using an NDA

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a confidentiality contract intended to protect sensitive proprietary information of one or more parties to the agreement. Although some people might prefer to just rely on “trust” between the parties, this......

How to Create a Non-Disclosure Agreement

Use a non-disclosure agreement to prevent others from disclosing your confidential information or trade secrets to third parties or using it for their own benefit. This agreement uses a comprehensive definition of "Confidential Information"......

How to Create an Independent Contractor Confidentiality Agreement

Why Create an Agreement? An independent contractor confidentiality agreement is an excellent way to prevent independent contractors from disclosing a company’s confidential information or trade secrets to others or using it for their own......

Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in My State?

When it comes to restricting competition, every state has a slightly different approach, and non-compete agreements are no exception. Non-compete agreements are usually created with the idea of trying to prevent unfair competition between an......

How to Create a Non-Compete Agreement

Non-compete agreements are a vital means of restricting competition between a business and the employees, contractors, or other businesses that it deals with. The agreement prevents the other party from engaging in competitive activities with......

How to Create a Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement

A mutual non-disclosure agreement is the most effective way for two parties to share proprietary information. It will prevent each party from disclosing each other’s confidential information or trade secrets to third parties or using it for......