COVID-19 and “Temporary” Contract Interruption
Much about COVID-19 has put us in uncharted waters. It has interrupted and affected nearly every aspect of our lives, including some contractual obligations. But the pandemic will not last forever.
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Utah Businesses Show Increased Interest in Force Majeure Provisions in Light of the Coronavirus
By: D. Jason Hawkins
One of the effects of the coronavirus is an increased level of interest in force majeure provisions. Businesses large and small are reviewing their contracts to determine whether they include a force majeure provision and whether any of their or the other party’s obligations may be excused by that provision.
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Be prepared to identify why that information is a trade secret or why it violates a nondisclosure agreement.
Is Your Non-Disclosure Agreement a Non-Compete Agreement in Disguise?
By: Keith A. Call
This case serves as a reminder to businesses that if they want to restrict their employees’ from working for a competitor, they need to go about it the right way.
Non-Compete Bill Passes Utah House Business and Labor Committee
Utah House Bill 81, which amends Utah’s non-compete agreement statute, continues to progress in the Utah Legislature.