What Remedy Does a Corporation Have When an Employee or Principal Departs with Trade Secrets?
August 3, 2018Trade secrets—such as formulas, business processes, or proprietary methods—consist of information that derive independent economic value by not being known to others, and which are the subject of reasonable efforts to maintain their secrecy. They can be the lifeblood of a successful business, but they often tak…
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How Should I Plan Ahead for a Business Divorce?
August 2, 2018While business partners, shareholders, or members may try to informally resolve an intra-company dispute before resorting to a business divorce and potential litigation, sometimes court is the only real option. If it looks like a business divorce and litigation are just a matter of time, some early actions can be t…
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What is Shareholder Oppression and What Can Be Done About It?
July 31, 2018Shareholder oppression occurs when the majority shareholders or directors of a corporation control and operate the business in a way that harms and unfairly prejudices the minority shareholders. The minority shareholders often have no decision-making power or ability to question suspect business practices or other …
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