This may be a stupid question but what if Mt. Garza is not allowed to tell the truth because he is bound by NDA and MNDA?
Enforceable NDA's do not constitute an acceptable platform or basis for not telling the truth. Any such interpretation would make them null and void in just about every jurisdiction.
One of the first things taught in business school is:
It is ethical to tell the truth.
It is unethical to lie or tell only half-truths.
So what you are saying here that an NDA is not worth the paper it's written on and you should always tell the truth when people ask you something that is covered by the NDA?
Properly written NDA's are worth the paper they are written on and simply cover the relevant restriction of information dissemination and the consequences of not adhering to the restriction(s).
In other words, if you cannot provide the requested information or tell the entire truth, do not say anything... even if your pigeon chest ego is telling you to do otherwise.
In business and life, loose lips sink ships and there is no more-rewarding business like good-honest business.
Scott-
