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Fenwick Employment Brief - May 2013: Software Programmer Criminally Charged For Hacking Former Employer's Network

by Daniel J. McCoy, Dan Ko Obuhanych | Fenwick & West LLP on 5/16/2013

The federal Department of Justice recently filed criminal charges against a 41-year old software programmer and system manager who hacked into his former employer's computer network, causing $90,000 in damage. The complaint...more

Employers – Are You Updating Your HIPAA Documents?

by Jewelie Grape | Leonard, Street and Deinard - Employee... on 5/15/2013

The Department of Health and Human Services released final Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy and security regulations on January 25, 2013. ...more

Data Breach - Your Organization Needs a Plan

by Nicole Reimann | Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP on 5/15/2013

The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse’s Chronology of Data Breaches lists 3,671 incidents affecting 607,295,463 records since 2005,1 including these three: - A worker steals customer records containing credit card, bank...more

Employer BYOD Concerns: Part 2 of It's 2013. Do You Know Where Your BYOD Policies Are?

by David Johnson, Joshua B. Konvisser | Pillsbury Global Sourcing Practice on 5/14/2013

In Part 2 of "It's 2013. Do You Know Where Your BYOD Policies Are?" we will discuss employer BYOD concerns. Check out Part 1 to learn more about employee interests; Part 3 will present developing trends and suggest best...more

Getting It In Writing - The Art of Policy Management

by NAVEX Global on 5/8/2013

Inside this e-Book: - Company Descriptions - Policy Management: From Dilbert to Reality - The Art of Managing Policy Exception Requests - From NAVEX Global: Business Case: The ROI of Policy Management -...more

Supreme Court of Georgia Rejects Independent Claim for "Inevitable Disclosure"

by Kenneth Vanko | Clingen Callow & McLean, LLC on 5/8/2013

The "inevitable disclosure" doctrine is one of the most discussed, controversial topics in unfair competition law. The commentary among academics and bloggers reminds me of the ongoing debate over the proper scope of the...more

It's 2013. Do You Know Where Your BYOD Policies Are?

by David Johnson, Joshua B. Konvisser | Pillsbury Global Sourcing Practice on 5/7/2013

Imagine you grab your phone only to find it locked, with all of your applications, pictures, and contacts permanently deleted. Imagine your employer's IT department remote-wiped your phone because they mistakenly believed it...more

Contractors: Is Your Company’s Web Site Accessible to Individuals With Disabilities? (OFCCP Thinks It Should Be)

by Matt Nusbaum | Proskauer - Government Contractor Compliance... on 5/3/2013

In December, 2011, the Office of Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) caused much consternation among the federal contracting community by publishing proposed changes to the affirmative action and nondiscrimination...more

Federal Jury Finds Executive Recruiter Guilty Stealing Trade Secrets From Former Employer In Order to Start Competing Business

by Gregg Fisch, Danielle Levine | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 5/3/2013

On April 24, 2013, a federal jury in the Northern District of California found former Korn/Ferry International corporate executive recruiter, David Nosal, guilty on six counts of conspiracy, stealing trade secrets, and...more

[Legal Perspective] When Is It NOT Okay to Delete Your Social Media Account? [Video]

by JD Supra Law News on 5/1/2013

Is it ever NOT okay to delete your social media account? That's the question we ask in this JD Supra Legal Perspective. And for an answer, we look at recent coverage of a case in which an airline worker in New Jersey...more

Why Non-Unionized High Tech Companies Still Need to Pay Attention to the National Labor Relations Board

by Valerie Menager | Carr, McClellan, Ingersoll, Thompson & Horn -... on 5/1/2013

Overview - The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is the agency that administers the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which is the law that protects employee rights to unionize and collectively bargain with...more

Global Sourcing Group -- Spring 2013

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/1/2013

Every year, we survey Morrison & Foerster’s Global Sourcing Group lawyers around the world to create a snapshot of the current state of the global outsourcing market and to identify emerging trends that are likely to shape...more

Mitigating Theft of Trade Secrets

by Kevin Jackson | Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 4/30/2013

In today’s complex global economy, competition is fierce. For many businesses, trade secrets are their single most important and valuable asset, and strong protection of that asset is paramount. In the same regard, trade...more

AP Hack Demonstrates the Power of 140 Characters #Twitter

by Donna Ray Berkelhammer | Sands Anderson PC on 4/30/2013

Many small and medium business owners are overwhelmed by the social media choices available to them, and unsure of which might best fit their target clients and markets. Twitter, being a relative new kid on the block, can be...more

Decisions Highlight Split In Application Of Computer Fraud And Abuse Act

by Thomas Dye | Carlton Fields on 4/25/2013

Trade secret claims have historically derived from state common law causes of action and, subsequently, most states’ adoption of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, which codifies that common law and generally proscribes the...more

White Collar Watch - April 2013

by Bruce D. Armon, Andrea P. Brockway, Michael Finio, Christopher R. Hall, Keith Lorenze, Nicholas J. Nastasi, Courtney L. Schultz, Brian Simons | Saul Ewing LLP on 4/23/2013

In This Issue: - Third Circuit Panel Liberalizes “Protected Activity” Immunity for Employees Claiming Whistleblower Status - Doing Time: A Requirement for White Collar Crime? - Casting a Smaller Net:...more

Legal Alert: New Jersey Bill Would Limit Enforceability Of Post-Employment Covenants

by Joanna Rich, Salvador Simao | FordHarrison on 4/18/2013

New Jersey legislators have proposed making a variety of post-employment restrictive covenants unenforceable where the employee is eligible for unemployment benefits. Many high-level sales employees and employees with...more

Legislative Update Report - Apr 12, 2013

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 4/18/2013

Federal Government Regulations: Canada Gazette, Part II, March 27, 2013: Contraventions Act - SOR/2013-41 Regulations Amending the Application of Provincial Laws Regulations. Farm Products...more

Software Vendor Challenges Massachusetts’ Restrictive Policy on Multiple Points of Use Certificates

by Michael Jacobs, Robert Weyman | Reed Smith on 4/15/2013

Software purchasers that have paid Massachusetts sales tax on the full purchase price for software that was also concurrently available for use by employees outside Massachusetts, should consider filing protective refund...more

Federal Law Provides Enhanced Trade Secret Protection for Employers

by David Johnson | Butler, Snow, O'Mara, Stevens and Cannada,... on 4/12/2013

Most people know that an employee who misuses his employer’s confidential information may be subject to damages in a civil lawsuit. Many states have enacted a Uniform Trade Secrets Act that allows an employer to pursue a...more

Personal Smartphones: A Ticking HIPAA/HITECH Time Bomb?

by Cory Fox | BakerHostetler on 4/10/2013

In this brave new world of health information privacy, many industry experts and healthcare organizations have emphasized the need to secure portable electronic devices such as laptops, issued to employees. But a recently...more

Cyberattacks a mounting challenge for employers

by Paul Cowie, Dorna Moini | Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 4/10/2013

In a recent panel discussion, one of the speakers was a so-called "ethical hacker" - a hacker-turned-protector of employers' confidential information. As someone at the forefront of cyberattacks, the ethical hacker's opinion...more

The HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule has arrived!

by Ruth Griggs | Sands Anderson PC on 4/9/2013

If you are a health care provider and/or someone who routinely performs work involving patient health information on behalf of a health care provider, you likely need to know about the HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule....more

Higher Education Highlights - Spring 2013

by James Keller, William Manning, Christine Pickel, James Taylor, Jr. | Saul Ewing LLP on 4/9/2013

In This Issue: - U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Causation Factor in Retaliation Claims - Student Sues University Over the Right to Keep a Guinea Pig in a College Dorm for Emotional Support - Delaware...more

So You Want to Create an App?: Important Legal Considerations for Nonprofits

by Krista Coons, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum | Venable LLP on 4/9/2013

In this presentation: - Apps! A Mobile Revolution - But, What Exactly Is an App? - Apps vs. Websites: A Primer - Legal Considerations - Why Does IP Ownership Matter? - Creation of...more

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Science, Computers & Technology › Labor & Employment Law

Fenwick Employment Brief - May 2013: Software Programmer Criminally Charged For Hacking Former Employer's Network

Employers – Are You Updating Your HIPAA Documents?

Data Breach - Your Organization Needs a Plan

Employer BYOD Concerns: Part 2 of It's 2013. Do You Know Where Your BYOD Policies Are?

Getting It In Writing - The Art of Policy Management

Supreme Court of Georgia Rejects Independent Claim for "Inevitable Disclosure"

It's 2013. Do You Know Where Your BYOD Policies Are?

Contractors: Is Your Company’s Web Site Accessible to Individuals With Disabilities? (OFCCP Thinks It Should Be)

Federal Jury Finds Executive Recruiter Guilty Stealing Trade Secrets From Former Employer In Order to Start Competing Business

[Legal Perspective] When Is It NOT Okay to Delete Your Social Media Account? [Video]

Why Non-Unionized High Tech Companies Still Need to Pay Attention to the National Labor Relations Board

Global Sourcing Group -- Spring 2013

Mitigating Theft of Trade Secrets

AP Hack Demonstrates the Power of 140 Characters #Twitter

Decisions Highlight Split In Application Of Computer Fraud And Abuse Act

White Collar Watch - April 2013

Legal Alert: New Jersey Bill Would Limit Enforceability Of Post-Employment Covenants

Legislative Update Report - Apr 12, 2013

Software Vendor Challenges Massachusetts’ Restrictive Policy on Multiple Points of Use Certificates

Federal Law Provides Enhanced Trade Secret Protection for Employers

Personal Smartphones: A Ticking HIPAA/HITECH Time Bomb?

Cyberattacks a mounting challenge for employers

The HIPAA/HITECH Final Rule has arrived!

Higher Education Highlights - Spring 2013

So You Want to Create an App?: Important Legal Considerations for Nonprofits

[Legal Perspective] When Is It NOT Okay to Delete Your Social Media Account? [Video]

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