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Changing Jobs? Here’s What Not to Take With You
In my last blog, I discussed what executives should take with them when they’re leaving their company. In this blog, we’ll go over something just as important: what they shouldn’t take with them. The short answer is, besides the employment … Continue reading
Posted in CEOs, Complaints Against Executives, Executive contracts, Legal, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Uncategorized
Tagged CEO, CEOs, covenant not to compete, employment, executive contracts, executive employment, executives, legal, litigation, trade secret
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Executive Deposition Tips, Part 3: Steer Clear of Innuendo
Executives might be tempted to aim disparaging comments at the opposing side during a deposition. Avoiding this urge can be difficult when opposing counsel is peppering an executive with questions impugning his or her credibility, competency and intellect. But resisting the … Continue reading
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Tagged Executive depositions, executive employment
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CEOs Facing Criminal Prosecution Not Out of the Question
The recent manslaughter case against a Connecticut pool company CEO highlights the criminal liability executives can face, even when they are far removed from any alleged criminal acts. David Lionetti pleaded guilty in April to a charge of criminally negligent … Continue reading
Posted in CEOs, Criminal Prosecutions, Legal, Uncategorized
Tagged Criminal Prosecutions, David Lionetti, Enron, pool safety, Shoreline Pools
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Executive Depositions Tips, Part 1: Answer the Question
When I’m preparing my executive clients for a deposition, I turn on the recorder and ask them the following question: “Do you know what time it is?” The recorder is crucial in this exercise because the client—used to normal human … Continue reading
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