Tag: nondisclosure agreements

Determining Whether NDAs Are Enforceable in Sexual Harassment Cases

By Juliet S. Burgess, Founding Partner, The Burgess Law Group Sep 4, 2024 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Sep 4, 2024

Like all good legal questions, the answer to whether a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) is enforceable in sexual harassment cases is “it depends.” An NDA or confidentiality agreement is a signed legal document that restricts one party from sharing certain information with others. In the 1940s, NDAs were originally used in maritime law, and in the […]

Utah Bans Nondisclosure Agreements for Sexual Harassment and Misconduct

By Ryan Frazier, Attorney, Kirton McConkie Jun 11, 2024 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Jun 11, 2024

Harvey Weinstein, originally known for being a cofounder of Miramax, has infamously become synonymous with sexual misconduct. Over the course of at least 20 years, he sexually assaulted and harassed multiple women, successfully concealing his actions by using nondisclosure agreements. It wasn’t until one brave woman spoke up that an end was put to his […]