Tyler Leitow 10/16/25 Tyler Leitow 10/16/25

Employee NDAs: What they are and what Companies and Employees need to know

Employee NDAs are powerful legal tools, but their enforceability depends on balance and precision. When drafted narrowly and used in good faith, they protect legitimate business interests, such as trade secrets, proprietary information, and competitive advantages, without restricting lawful employee rights. However, when NDAs are overly broad or used to suppress whistleblowing, limit discussion of working conditions, or function as disguised non-compete agreements, they run afoul of federal and state laws and public policy.

Tyler Leitow 10/6/25 Tyler Leitow 10/6/25

ICE Raid Preparation Checklist for Businesses

ICE enforcement is unpredictable, and the stakes for businesses are high. By planning, training, and responding calmly, companies can protect their legal rights, minimize operational disruption, and ensure compliance during any ICE action.

Tyler Leitow 9/12/25 Tyler Leitow 9/12/25

Form I-9 Audits: What Businesses Need to Know

A Form I-9 audit is when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) inspects a business to ensure compliance with Form I-9 regulations. These audits are not raids; they are compliance checks.

Tyler Leitow 8/28/25 Tyler Leitow 8/28/25

The Economy: Is it Up? Is it Down? Where is it Headed?

Jobs, Inflation and Interest rates: Where are they going?

Tyler Leitow 7/14/25 Tyler Leitow 7/14/25

Everything you Need to Know About Non-Disclosure Agreements: A Detailed Guide for Reviewing Business-to-Business NDAs

If you’re reading this, it probably means you have questions related to NDAs. Maybe you need to review another company’s NDA. Maybe you’re updating your own company’s NDA. Maybe you’re developing NDA training for your team. If you said yes to any of these, you’ve landed in the right place.

Tyler Leitow 10/2/24 Tyler Leitow 10/2/24

Navigating Non-Competes in a Time of Uncertainty

Until recently, it was standard operating procedures and a recommended form of risk management to have all employees enter a NDA, non-solicitation agreement and non-compete agreement upon being hired. However, the 2020s have seen a new focus on anti-competitive activities, and that focus has included anti-competitiveness in the employer-employee relationship.

Tyler Leitow 4/1/24 Tyler Leitow 4/1/24

What Businesses Need to Know When Employees Travel to the US under ESTA and VWP

Both the company and employee-ESTA travelers need to understand ESTA and VWP rules and requirements before attempting to enter the US under ESTA.

Tyler Leitow 1/25/24 Tyler Leitow 1/25/24

Contracts: Why Having Each Party’s Legal Name is Important

No matter how beneficial the terms of an agreement are, if the contract doesn’t include a few key elements, it may not be legally enforceable, which can have severe consequences.

Tyler Leitow 1/12/24 Tyler Leitow 1/12/24

NDAs: Why Properly Defining the Purpose is Important

The key takeaway is this, if a disclosing party shares information that is not within the scope of the Purpose, it is technically not protected by the NDA, and therefore, the receiving party could use that information without restriction.

Tyler Leitow 1/9/24 Tyler Leitow 1/9/24

Signature Authority: Who Can Sign Contracts on Behalf of a Company

Contracts are an essential part of business. Most people understand that to make a contract effective, it must be signed. This article discusses “Signature Authority”, and covers how to properly sign a contract on behalf of a company and why it’s important.