Written by Dawn Mertineit and Katherine E. Perrelli, this guide offers a comprehensive overview of trade secrets, their definition, and their protection under the law.The authors delve into the key elements of trade secrets, including the reasonable measures required to maintain their secrecy and the independent economic value derived from their confidentiality. They explore the various forms of trade secrets, such as formulas, software code, secret recipes, and unique marketing st...

In today’s litigious business world, cyber-related matters could land you in court. As a computer security professional, you are protecting your data, but are you protecting your company? While you know industry standards and regulations, you may not be a legal expert. Fortunately, in a few hours of reading, rather than months of classroom study, Tari Schreider’s The Manager’s Guide to Cybersecurity Law: Essentials for Today’s Business, lets you integrate legal is...

Managing people is a tricky business—and managers and small business owners need a clear understanding of the essentials of human resources to survive.The original edition of The Manager’s Guide to HR gives you an introduction to the regulations, rights, and responsibilities related to hiring and firing, benefits, compensation, documentation, performance evaluations, training, and more. However, much has changed since then.Extensively revised, this...

If you**'re interested in what the future of government, finance and banking will look like, keep reading…**If you're looking for a blockchain book that isn't just a two-hour Bitcoin hype, then you've come to the right placeBlockchain has been called the biggest technological innovation since the world wide web.This technology is already disrupting the way we look at our banking sector, how we view our governments and what our futu...

An essential reference for practitioners, emphasizing how legal concepts affect the process of bringing architectural vision to reality.Law for Architects: What You Need to Know guides design professionals through the daunting landscape where design and construction meet the legal system. It provides an introduction—written in clear, reader-friendly language—to issues that arise at every stage in the practice of architecture. For architects starting or bui...

If you should become one of the 25% of American citizens who find they are facing litigation - either as a defendant or a party bringing suit against another - you need to read this book.

Internet gaming sparks controversy from corporate board rooms to legislative hallways. Unlike traditional casinos, the Internet permits people to engage in gaming activities from virtually anywhere over computers and mobile devices. Governments and policy makers looking at this activity struggle with such questions as whether regulation can assure that Internet gaming can be restricted to adults, the games offered are fair and honest, and players will be paid if they win. This book is a ti...

A Must-Have Legal Guide for Employers, Managers, and HR ProfessionalsFederal and state employment laws have seen a raft of changes in recent years, from family and medical leave rights to workplace safety and employee privacy. For employers, staying on top of these changes is essential to running an efficient, fair workplace—and heading off expensive lawsuits.The Employer’s Legal Handbook covers all the employment law issues you need to know about,...

The Construction Case Law Summaries is a summary review of current construction case law that has been decided in court. The author, Michael T. Callahan, has been a practicing construction consultant for the last 25 years, focusing on construction claims and litigation.

Pre-drafted contracts and agreements you can use within the Music, Film, and Club Venue Promotion Industries.

Thousands of patents are issued each year and obtaining a patent is an important accomplishment. But don't assume that after a patent is obtained your job is over. In reality, the most difficult task comes after the patent is issued.Protect Your Patent is a vital source of information for every patent holder who wants to know how to effectively protect and use rights granted under the patent. The book simplifies and thoroughly explains everything that you need to know about what to...

This booklet contains the Commercial and Industrial Common Interest Development Act enacted in the 2013 Legislative Session as part of SB-752. Starting January 1, 2014, this statute will apply to all common interest developments that are limited to industrial or commercial uses by law or by a recorded declaration. The Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act will no longer apply to such developments