Noncompete agreements can limit your job opportunities even after you leave a company. In Pennsylvania, if you break a noncompete agreement, the consequences depend on the contract’s terms and how courts enforce them. Employers often use these agreements to protect...
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What are the legal effects of data breaches on businesses?
Data breaches happen when someone gets access to private information without permission. This can cause big problems for businesses, like losing money, damaging their reputation, and facing legal trouble. If a company does not protect customer or employee data, it may...
Lump sum vs. salary continuation severance package pros and cons
When it comes to severance packages, there are two main types: lump sum and salary continuation. Each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages, and understanding the differences can help you make an informed decision if you ever have to negotiate a severance...
What businesses frequently use non-compete agreements?
A potential problem with training an employee is that your worker may take the skills and information garnered from your workplace and apply them at a competing business. Through a non-compete agreement, you may prevent this kind of competition from harming your...
Can another business have a similar name?
Would you be surprised if you googled your own business name and found out that another company had the same name? Your branding is very important to you, and it may feel like they are infringing on your rights. How can they possibly use the same name – or even one...
Is your business partner committing fraud?
When two or more like-minded people agree to share skills, efforts and resources to go to business for profit, they are deemed to be in a partnership. And just like romantic relationships, business partnerships are founded on trust and shared visions. Unfortunately,...