Understanding Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreements
47mGeneral2023-04-12
Authors

Dana Robinson
Founding Partner of TechLaw

EverCourse
Learning Content for Professional Development and Personal Growth
Course details
Confidentiality agreements, also referred to as non-disclosure agreements or NDAs, are so common that we can take them for granted. For many professionals, the confidentiality agreement is a daily tool, and understanding how these agreements work is important. In this course, Professor Dana Robinson brings his expertise as a seasoned lawyer who has drafted hundreds of confidentiality agreements. Dana has also been a business owner and an executive, and he approaches this course with the non-lawyer in mind. Go over the basic types and structure of most confidentiality agreements, then find out where you should focus your attention in reviewing a NDA. Get practical examples of NDA hot spots. Plus, explore situations in which you should take the NDA to a lawyer.
Skills covered
HR AdministrationHuman ResourcesOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Overview
1. Can You Sign This NDA - What Is a Nondisclosure or Confidentiality Agreement
- 02 - What is trade secret law
- 03 - The basics of nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements
- 04 - One-way vs. mutual
- 05 - Additions - Solicitation, competition, and IP developed
2. The Structure of Most Confidentiality Agreements
- 06 - Understanding the preamble of a contract including contract recitals
- 07 - The main body of the contract
- 08 - The miscellaneous provisions
3. Reviewing the Confidentiality Agreement - Where Should You Focus
- 09 - Define the confidential information
- 10 - Identify exceptions
- 11 - Understanding confidentiality agreements - Term and termination
- 12 - What are miscellaneous contract provisions and do they matter
4. Examples for Each NDA Hot Spot
- 13 - Sample of a real confidentiality agreement
5. Should You Take the NDA to a Lawyer
- 14 - Yes, but hire a lawyer first
- 15 - Is DIY an option
- 16 - When a confidentiality agreement clearly needs an attorney's attention
Conclusion
- 17 - Conclusion