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Arbitration
A form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), is a way to resolve disputes outside the courts.
Copyright
A type of intellectual property that gives its owner the exclusive right to make copies of a creative work, usually for a limited time.
Intellectual Property (IP)
A category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect.
Mechanic's Lien
A security interest in the title to property for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials that improve the property.
NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)
A legal contract between at least two parties that outlines confidential material, knowledge, or information that the parties wish to share with one another for certain purposes, but wish to restrict access to.
Non-Compete Agreement
A contract where an employee agrees not to enter into competition with an employer after the employment period is over.
NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement)
A legal contract between at least two parties that outlines confidential material, knowledge, or information that the parties wish to share with one another for certain purposes, but wish to restrict access to.
Non-Compete Agreement
A contract where an employee agrees not to enter into competition with an employer after the employment period is over.