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NonCompeteWoman

Women Affected More Than Men By Non-Compete Agreements

By Godfrey Legal |

Non-compete agreements are controversial. They’re great for the business who is requesting one, as they prevent competition from their employees. However, they limit employment for the workers, which can lead to stagnant wages. Employees end up stuck at a company with no salary increases or advancement. There’s often no way around these restrictive agreements…. Read More »

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TechStartUp

The Right Business Structure For Your Tech Startup

By Godfrey Legal |

If you, like many people, have decided to quit your job and start your own business, you have an exciting but challenging road ahead of you. There are a lot of steps involved in operating a business, especially if you decide to venture into the technology field. One of the first things you need… Read More »

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CommercialRealEstate

How To Invest In The Commercial Real Estate Industry

By Godfrey Legal |

Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States in early 2020, the state of the commercial real estate industry has been iffy, to say the least. With quarantines and mask mandates in place, many companies made the decision to allow employees to work remotely. While this decision was a no-brainer for smaller businesses, larger… Read More »

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CopyrightInfringement

Pirate Site Operators To Pay $1 Million Each For Copyright Infringement

By Godfrey Legal |

Online piracy has become popular in recent years. With everything now available online, it’s easy to download movies, games, music, and software without permission. This practice may be common but it’s illegal and can lead to hefty fines. ABS-CBN, a media company based in the Philippines, recently won a court case against 21 different… Read More »

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FranchiseBusiness

Franchising In The Food Industry After COVID

By Godfrey Legal |

The COVID pandemic created a lot of challenges for businesses, particularly restaurants. Fast-food restaurants were allowed to stay open to some degree, but dine-in restaurants, particularly ones that focused on fine dining, were forced to close for public safety. Many pivoted by allowing delivery and to-go orders, but others closed permanently. While franchising offers… Read More »

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NDA3

Misuse Of NDAs Among Religious Organizations

By Godfrey Legal |

When you think of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), you may think of employers in technical fields using them to protect trade secrets. However, these documents are broad-reaching and are being used for a variety of purposes. The religion field is especially known for NDAs, using them to abuse others and keep it a secret. Well… Read More »

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Country Star Sued For Copyright Infringement

By Godfrey Legal |

Songwriters often have a huge task by creating songs that sound like no other. Unless a person knows every song ever created (all 97 million of them), it’s likely that they will somehow copy another song in some way. Perhaps the lyrics or harmony will be similar. Maybe certain notes or structure will sound… Read More »

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BusinessLitigation

How To Succeed In Business Based On Your Personality

By Godfrey Legal |

No matter what you read, it seems as though extroverts have it easy. They can make new friends quickly and seem to be richer and more successful in life because they know how to talk. Introverts, on the other hand, are often seen as weird and antisocial. They constantly get asked questions such as… Read More »

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VirtualCompany

Can A Virtual Company Become A Franchise?

By Godfrey Legal |

To deal with the pandemic, many companies are creating online companies. These virtual businesses come with fewer startup costs, but what happens when they want to expand? Can they become franchises like brick and mortar brands? Many of these companies are food-related brands designed to augment the offerings of restaurant operators. These virtual restaurants… Read More »

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How To Prevent Contractor Fraud

By Godfrey Legal |

Fraud has become rampant in recent years, especially since the COVID pandemic. People are looking for ways to make money, even resorting to illegal means to do so. Many homeowners are losing money through contractor fraud. This is when contractors get money upfront for a project and never complete the work. A lot of… Read More »

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