Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

Business Law Developments: Can Employers Monitor Calls, Emails and Internet Usage Without Notice?

Business Law Developments: Can Employers Monitor Calls, Emails and Internet Usage Without Notice?

Corporate

New York has recently passed a law that says “no,” employers cannot engage in electronic monitoring of employee phone calls, emails, and online usage without notice. Further, employers are required to obtain an acknowledgement from workers that they received the notice. The new law was signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul on November 8, […]

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What are Trade Secrets and How Can You Protect Yours Legally?

What are Trade Secrets and How Can You Protect Yours Legally?

Corporate

Trade secrets are business information and data that derive economic value from the fact that they are kept confidential and secret. Under both federal and state laws, if an owner takes “reasonable” steps to protect the information/data, then legal action can be taken against anyone who steals — misappropriates — the information/data. Trade secrets can […]

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