Understanding Legal Agreements

The nature of agreements can often be difficult to identify. To determine the essence of the agreement, what it really is, it is important to look at the substance of the agreement, not its title. For example, it can be difficult to discern between a lease on...

When to consider a non-disclosure or non-compete agreement

If you are an employer for a business which grants its employees access to sensitive information or relies on proprietary information, you may want to consider a non-disclosure or non-compete agreement for your employees and consultants that have access to this...

Why have a contract?

Most people know to use a contract to protect themselves in business. But what exactly is a contract, and how does it protect you and your business? A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties (individuals, businesses, organizations or...