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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

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

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

Internet Privacy Laws Under Debate

by Audet & Partners, LLP on 4/4/2013

The explosive pace of new technology has enabled people to connect and communicate in ways never before possible. Lawmakers and Internet advocates must now tango with each other in a scramble to keep up with the technology...more

The Computer Fraud And Abuse Act, And Protecting Employer’s Electronic Data

by KristinTaylor Parsons | Burr & Forman on 3/29/2013

The Southern District of New York recently joined a number of other jurisdictions in foreclosing one avenue of recovery for employers seeking to recover against employees who steal company information for competitors. In...more

Another Court Construes the CFAA Narrowly and More of My Thoughts on the Statute

by Kenneth Vanko | Clingen Callow & McLean, LLC on 3/28/2013

After last year's important Ninth Circuit decision from U.S. v. Nosal, I discussed my take on the ongoing debate within our federal courts over how to interpret the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act - and in particular, whether...more

Who Owns a LinkedIn Account? An Update to Eagle v. Edcomm, Inc.

by Christophe Difo | Mintz Levin - Employment, Labor & Benefits on 3/20/2013

In October 2012, we told you about the case of Eagle v. Edcomm, Inc. pertaining to whether an employee’s LinkedIn account belongs to the employee (Linda Eagle) or to her employer (Edcomm). At that time, the United States...more

U.S. v. Nosal: Back In the District Court, the Defendant Isn't as Fortunate

by Kenneth Vanko | Clingen Callow & McLean, LLC on 3/19/2013

One of 2012's most important competition law cases involved the Ninth Circuit's decision in United States v. Nosal, which narrowly construed the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Nosal determined that an employee did not violate...more

Recent Developments In Information Technology Law - First Quarter 2013

by David Syrowik | Brooks Kushman P.C. on 3/12/2013

Table of Contents: *I. U.S. Supreme Court - A. Trademarks *II. U.S. Courts of Appeal - A. Patents - B. Copyrights - C. Copyrights/Criminal - D. Trademarks - E. Trademarks/Unfair...more

The Rising Threat Of Trade Secrets Theft

by Michael Volkov on 2/20/2013

One of the drawbacks of a global economy is the rise in trade secret theft. In the absence of a seamless global enforcement infrastructure foreign actors have had little fear of being caught and suffering any consequences. ...more

Recent Cases Address Employer Efforts to Protect Confidential Information

by Cherie Blackburn | Nexsen Pruet, PLLC on 2/15/2013

Originally published in SC Bar's Employment and Labor Law Newsletter: Winter 2013 on February 15, 2013 In recent months, both the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, which has jurisdiction over federal cases in North and...more

Privacy Update - January 2013

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/31/2013

In This Update: - Video Privacy Protection Act Amended to Allow Sharing of Online Viewing Histories Through Social Media Platforms - New State Laws Prohibit Employers From Requesting Social Media Passwords From...more

What's New in the World of Non-Competes and Trade Secrets?

by Michael Greco | Fisher & Phillips LLP on 1/28/2013

As January draws to a close, we figured it seemed like a good time to take stock of where things stand in the world of non-competes and trade secrets....more

Death of Activist Aaron Swartz Could Spur Changes to Computer Fraud & Abuse Act [Video]

by LXBN on 1/22/2013

Shortly after entrepreneur and internet activist Aaron Swartz took his own life, his family and others were quick to blame the government’s intense prosecution for the tragedy. The incident has led many to wonder if changes...more

Feds Hound Internet Pioneer to Suicide for File Downloads

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 1/21/2013

Facing relentless prosecutors who pressed 13 charges carrying up to 35 years in prison and millions in fines, Internet trailblazer Aaron Swartz committed suicide this weekend. ”He was killed by the government,” his father...more

Fifth Circuit Finds Company Not Liable for Alleged Violations of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and Electronic Communications...

by Shawn Tuma on 11/27/2012

Do alleged violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Stored Communications Act, and Wiretap Act committed by a company’s Regional Manager make the company liable? No, as long as the Regional Manager was not acting on...more

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

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

Decisions Highlight Split In Application Of Computer Fraud And Abuse Act

Internet Privacy Laws Under Debate

The Computer Fraud And Abuse Act, And Protecting Employer’s Electronic Data

Another Court Construes the CFAA Narrowly and More of My Thoughts on the Statute

Who Owns a LinkedIn Account? An Update to Eagle v. Edcomm, Inc.

U.S. v. Nosal: Back In the District Court, the Defendant Isn't as Fortunate

Recent Developments In Information Technology Law - First Quarter 2013

The Rising Threat Of Trade Secrets Theft

Recent Cases Address Employer Efforts to Protect Confidential Information

Privacy Update - January 2013

What's New in the World of Non-Competes and Trade Secrets?

Death of Activist Aaron Swartz Could Spur Changes to Computer Fraud & Abuse Act [Video]

Feds Hound Internet Pioneer to Suicide for File Downloads

Fifth Circuit Finds Company Not Liable for Alleged Violations of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and Electronic Communications...

Proposed Cloud Computing Act of 2012 Would Aid Employers

Employer’s Takeover of Former CEO’s LinkedIn Account Lawful Under CFAA [Video]

What rights do employers have over employees’ social media accounts in light of LinkedIn/CFAA ruling?

Circuit Split: How Does the CFAA Apply to Employment Cases?

Swing and a Miss: Senator Klobachur’s Foray into Cloud Computing

The Reading List (No. 11)

You Cannot Use the CFAA to Rein in Rogue Employees

Ninth Circuit Scales Back CFAA Application to Data Misappropriation Cases

De-CFAA-nating Federal Law: Appeals Courts Weaken Electronic Data Use Protections

Death of Activist Aaron Swartz Could Spur Changes to Computer Fraud & Abuse Act [Video]

Employer’s Takeover of Former CEO’s LinkedIn Account Lawful Under CFAA [Video]

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