A significant opinion concerning computer security was one of those the United States Supreme Court (“SCOTUS”) issued during its end-of-term flurry this year. Employers and others who permit computer access to sensitive...more
In a case with significant ramifications for employers concerned with protecting sensitive information, and for employees accused of abusing access to computer networks, the United States Supreme Court (“SCOTUS”) heard oral...more
2020 has been an unsettling, unprecedented, and difficult year for most employers. At the same time, courts and legislatures have been directly affected by the ongoing pandemic while responding to the urgent and unusual needs...more
Restrictive covenants are an important tool for businesses concerned about the protection of their confidential business information and the costs of employee training and turnover. When properly crafted and utilized,...more
4/21/2016
/ Bad Faith ,
Blue Pencil Contract Modification ,
Confidential Information ,
Consideration ,
Corporate Counsel ,
FLIR System ,
Misappropriation ,
NLRB ,
Popular ,
Private Right of Action ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Trade Secrets
Employers in the financial services industry are faced with a growing number of employment law challenges. Whistleblower complaints are on the rise as regulatory agencies become more aggressive in their efforts to encourage...more
4/17/2015
/ Arbitration ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Final Rules ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Internal Audit Functions ,
Internal Investigations ,
KBR (formerly Kellogg Brown & Root) ,
L-1A ,
OSHA ,
Retaliation ,
Sarbanes-Oxley ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Visas ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers