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title: "Kelley Drye’s Barbara Hoey Appears on Brut Media Discussing the Purpose, Use and Misuse of NDAs"
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# Kelley Drye’s Barbara Hoey Appears on *Brut Media* Discussing the Purpose, Use and Misuse of NDAs

 February 28, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Non-Disclosure Agreement has been a hot topic in the news recently, with stories focusing on their use by President Trump, Harvey Weinstein and Presidential Candidate Michael Bloomberg. Putting the use of NDAs in perspective, partner [Barbara Hoey](/Our-People/Barbara-E-Hoey), co-chair of Kelley Drye’s [Labor and Employment](/Our-Practices/Litigation-and-Investigations/Labor-and-Employment) practice group, was recently interviewed by *Brut Media* where she discussed the purpose, use and misuse of NDAs.

“I think the idea that the NDA is always a terrible thing is frankly a mistake,” stated Barbara, because ​“there are legitimate business uses on the company side.” On the topic of abuse, Barbara further explained that ​“no company can force you to sign it. That’s the bottom line. I mean, particularly in today’s world. No one can force you to settle. If you want to fight it, you could go and fight it. Everyone has the choice. Unfortunately, finances, I think, are probably the biggest issue.”

[Click here](https://www.brut.media/us/news/what-is-an-nda--3a92a1f6-e77c-41e9-8240-161a1e54ded0) to view the interview.

 

 

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