LexBlog IP

JANUARY 10, 2024

In the inaugural session of the 2024 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, our panelists will meticulously examine pivotal legislation, landmark cases, and legal advancements spanning trade secrets and data theft, non-competes and restrictive covenants, and computer fraud on a national scale.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Seyfarth attorneys Kate Perrelli, Dan Hart, and Dallin Wilson will address the following topics: Recent state law changes related to restrictive covenants and non-competes and the potential impact of these changes. Proposed restrictive covenant and non-compete legislation in various states.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 9, 2023

makes the largest change to existing law, prohibiting virtually all noncompetition covenants in physician contracts. most notably applies not only to covenants which restrict competition after the terms of employment, but those that restrict it during as well. As indicated, section 7.8

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Seyfarth attorneys Kate Perrelli, Dan Hart, and Dallin Wilson will address the following topics: Recent state law changes related to restrictive covenants and non-competes and the potential impact of these changes. Proposed restrictive covenant and non-compete legislation in various states.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 9, 2023

makes the largest change to existing law, prohibiting virtually all noncompetition covenants in physician contracts. most notably applies not only to covenants which restrict competition after the terms of employment, but those that restrict it during as well. As indicated, section 7.8

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Throughout 2021, our dedicated Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes Practice Group hosted a series of CLE webinars that addressed significant trade secret and restrictive covenant issues facing clients today. The Connection Between Wage and Hour & Restrictive Covenant Law. View the Recording.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 13, 2023

In the second installment of the 2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth attorneys will review the noteworthy legislation, cases, and legal developments from across the nation over the last year in the areas of trade secrets and data theft, non-competes and other restrictive covenants, and computer fraud.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Seyfarth attorneys Dawn Mertineit, Eric Barton, and Joshua Salinas will address the following topics: Recent state law changes related to restrictive covenants and non-competes and the potential impact of these changes. Proposed restrictive covenant and non-compete legislation in various states.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 13, 2023

In the second installment of the 2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth attorneys will review the noteworthy legislation, cases, and legal developments from across the nation over the last year in the areas of trade secrets and data theft, non-competes and other restrictive covenants, and computer fraud.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 9, 2021

In this episode, Ben Fink , Russell Beck , and I discuss the standards that apply and issues that arise when seeking or defending against an injunction in a trade secret or restrictive covenant case, and how they’ve been impacted by COVID. Or, if you’re just looking for the feed, it’s here: Fairly Competing RSS feed.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Seyfarth attorneys Dawn Mertineit, Eric Barton, and Joshua Salinas will address the following topics: Recent state law changes related to restrictive covenants and non-competes and the potential impact of these changes. Proposed restrictive covenant and non-compete legislation in various states.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Throughout 2021, our dedicated Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes Practice Group hosted a series of CLE webinars that addressed significant trade secret and restrictive covenant issues facing clients today. The Connection Between Wage and Hour & Restrictive Covenant Law. View the Recording.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Temporary retraining orders (called, “TROs”) are a staple of trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation. And please email Ben , Russell or me with any topics you’d like to hear us discuss. Episode 16 of Fairly Competing is out! So, come join us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 1, 2022

In this episode, Ben , Russell and I take a look back on some of the more significant developments in trade secret and restrictive covenant law in 2021, and give our thoughts on what to expect in 2022. As always, please email Ben , Russell or me with any topics you’d like to hear us discuss.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 13, 2022

What You Need to Know about the Recent Cases and Developments in Trade Secrets, Restrictive Covenants, and Computer Fraud. Thursday, January 27, 2022. to 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE. Plus, they will provide predictions for what to watch for in 2022.

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Trading Secrets

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Join us for a panel discussion on the nuances of performance management, discipline, and separations while staying true to your corporate culture, mitigating legal risk and avoiding reputational harm.

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Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Joshua Salinas—Seyfarth associate and member of the firm’s Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes practice—is leading a discussion during the Lunch with Table Topics on Friday, November 4. His discussion will be focused on the latest trends in protecting trade secrets.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In this episode, Ben Fink , Russell Beck , and I discuss litigating trade secret cases generally and post-COVID, this time with a focus on the reasons for the lack of civility in trade secret and restrictive covenant cases — and what to do about it. So, come join us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Join us for a panel discussion on the nuances of performance management, discipline, and separations while staying true to your corporate culture, mitigating legal risk and avoiding reputational harm.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Joshua Salinas—Seyfarth associate and member of the firm’s Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes practice—is leading a discussion during the Lunch with Table Topics on Friday, November 4. His discussion will be focused on the latest trends in protecting trade secrets.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 10, 2023

Seyfarth partners Michael Wexler, Robert Milligan, Kate Perrelli, Dan Hart, and Dawn Mertineit will address the following topics: An overview of how we got here. What happens next and practical tips for what companies should do now in terms of restrictive covenant agreements. Alternative approaches.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 10, 2023

Seyfarth partners Michael Wexler, Robert Milligan, Kate Perrelli, Dan Hart, and Dawn Mertineit will address the following topics: An overview of how we got here. What happens next and practical tips for what companies should do now in terms of restrictive covenant agreements. Alternative approaches.

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Trading Secrets

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Seyfarth partners Jeremy Cohen and Kevin Mahoney will address the following topics: Practical steps financial institutions can implement to protect trade secrets and client relationships What to do if your trade secrets are improperly removed or disclosed or if a former employee is violating restrictive covenant agreements How to prosecute a case against (..)

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Seyfarth partners Jeremy Cohen and Kevin Mahoney will address the following topics: Practical steps financial institutions can implement to protect trade secrets and client relationships What to do if your trade secrets are improperly removed or disclosed or if a former employee is violating restrictive covenant agreements How to prosecute a case against (..)

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 10, 2023

Seyfarth partners Michael Wexler, Robert Milligan, Kate Perrelli, Dan Hart, and Dawn Mertineit will address the following topics: An overview of how we got here. What happens next and practical tips for what companies should do now in terms of restrictive covenant agreements. Alternative approaches.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The breadth of our discussions encompassed a spectrum of critical topics: FTC Proposes Rule Banning Use of Non-Competes. In the interim, employers should take a close look at their restrictive covenant agreements to ensure that they are reasonable and compliant with ever-evolving state law.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

It is an outright sale of the intellectual property, the result of which is that the owner is absolutely relieved from the risks, obligations and responsibilities of maintenance associated with concerned intellectual property and nor is the buying party burdened with the covenant to pay regular royalties. The ownership is not transferred.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The breadth of our discussions encompassed a spectrum of critical topics: FTC Proposes Rule Banning Use of Non-Competes. In the interim, employers should take a close look at their restrictive covenant agreements to ensure that they are reasonable and compliant with ever-evolving state law.

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 17, 2023

The “Drafting and Enforcing Restrictive Covenants in Multiple Jurisdictions” webinar covers best practices and key tips for businesses with employees in multiple jurisdictions, from drafting restrictive covenants agreements, implementing a plan to roll those agreements out, and enforcing those agreements should an employee breach them.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 17, 2023

The “Drafting and Enforcing Restrictive Covenants in Multiple Jurisdictions” webinar covers best practices and key tips for businesses with employees in multiple jurisdictions, from drafting restrictive covenants agreements, implementing a plan to roll those agreements out, and enforcing those agreements should an employee breach them.

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Trading Secrets

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

And notably by its absence, it included no reference to the UK Government’s previously-announced proposal to limit non-compete covenants to 3 months after employment. As we previously reported , earlier this year, the Government issued a policy paper in which it announced its proposal to limit non-competes.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

And notably by its absence, it included no reference to the UK Government’s previously-announced proposal to limit non-compete covenants to 3 months after employment. As we previously reported , earlier this year, the Government issued a policy paper in which it announced its proposal to limit non-competes.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

While there was minimal legislative actively last month, there were a number of interesting decisions and articles on the trade secret and restrictive covenant front: Noteworthy Defend Trade Secrets Act Cases, Federal Trade Secrets Opinions and Related Commentary: Perhaps the biggest news last month was the $104.65

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 13, 2022

What You Need to Know about the Recent Cases and Developments in Trade Secrets, Restrictive Covenants, and Computer Fraud. Thursday, January 27, 2022. to 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE. Plus, they will provide predictions for what to watch for in 2022.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 8, 2022

Restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements have been a frequent topic of this blog in recent months, and rightfully so. Non-competes are generally thought to be effective tools to help firms protect trade secrets and competitive advantages.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Throughout 2022, our dedicated Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Compete practice group hosted a series of CLE webinars that addressed significant trade secret and restrictive covenant issues facing companies today. Protecting Trade Secrets and Enforcing Restrictive Covenants Internationally. View the Recording.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The letter also points out the limitations in prior research that suggested—perhaps erroneously—that non-competes hamper innovation and growth, and highlights the “correlation implies causation” fallacy often associated with negative views of restrictive covenants (including the unproven theory that non-competes suppress wages).

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