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NDAs Might Be Routine, But They Can Still Be Key to Dispute Outcomes

Many lawyers and executives view confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements as run-of-the-mill, cookie-cutter agreements or clauses. Often, these types of agreements/clauses are signed and never looked at again. But when disputes arise, particularly when company trade secrets are at stake, the confidentiality agreement or provision can be key to the outcome of the matter.

10 minute read October 01, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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Nicole D. Galli , Jennifer Miller and Deanne Cevasco
NDAs Might Be Routine, But They Can Still Be Key to Dispute Outcomes

Many lawyers and executives view confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements (also called CDAs and NDAs) as run-of-the-mill, cookie-cutter agreements or clauses. Often, these types of agreements/clauses are signed and never looked at again.

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