586: Protecting Trade Secrets in Colombia, Guatemala & Venezuela

May 30, 2024

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In today's episode, we discuss what an employer in Colombia, Guatemala or Venezuela should do when a disgruntled employee either resigns or is being terminated. This includes the steps that should be taken to prevent the employee from using trade secrets after the end of his/her employment. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Host: Alexandra Aguilar (email) (BLP / Costa Rica)

Guest Speakers: Vicente Umaña (email) (Posse Herrera Ruiz / Colombia), Luis Ruiz (email) (BLP / Guatemala) & John Tucker (email) (Leĝa Abogados / Venezuela)


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