Ethos Business Law

I remember the story about everything you ever really need to know, you learned in Kindergarten.  One of those rules that seems very relevant in today’s world of electronic communications is using your inside voice – especially when you are in public places.

As a frequent traveler, I can tell you that I have innocently overheard many interesting and presumably confidential conversations just because the passenger behind or next to me has forgotten the rule of inside voices.  So, this is just a reminder that when you are in a public place, make sure you are using an inside voice and not discussing private or confidential matters that may be overheard by others in listening distance.

Every day business people are confronted with confidentiality agreements. Although they may seem benign or commonplace, they can have some potentially disastrous consequences if not correctly approached. What do they really mean? When are they appropriate? What should they include? What are the potential pitfalls? This Top 10 List discusses some important considerations every business person should think about when considering a confidentiality agreement. (more…)