Dissecting the Software Licensing Agreement For those involved in the creation and distribution of software, the software license agreement plays a vital role in protecting the intellectual property rights of the licensor of the software. Failing to have an adequate agreement can, and generally does, lead to infringements into [...]
What Should be in my Employee Handbook? Few small businesses in California have them, but all businesses, from large corporations to the small “mom and pop” pizza joint, would greatly benefit from having a well-considered and well-written employee handbook. The well-written employee handbook is one of the best tools [...]
The Non-Solicitation Agreement; Why Use It? California has a strong public policy against restraining the ability of its citizens from engaging in their chosen professions. California Business and Professions Code Section 16600 essentially prohibits almost all forms of agreements between an employer and employee wherein the employee agrees not [...]
Should I Require Key Employees to Sign an Arbitration Agreement? Most employers, as well as other business people, have increasingly turned to arbitration agreements for a variety of reasons. Among the reasons most commonly cited is the avoidance of the cost of employment litigation and the amount of time [...]
