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Germany: Restrictive Covenants

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AT A GLANCE - Employees in Germany are subject to statutory non-competition and non-solicitation obligations during an employment relationship. Similar statutory restrictions apply to directors and board members as long as...more

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FTC Issues Final Rule Banning (Almost All) Non-Compete Agreements

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On May 7, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule that renders invalid non-compete clauses in standard employment agreements. 16 C.F.R. § 910. Although some limited exceptions apply, this new regulation...more

Baker Donelson

The End of Non-Competition Agreements? Not so Fast!

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule in a partisan 3-2 vote on April 23, 2024 prohibiting employers from binding most American workers to post-employment non-competition agreements (the "Final Rule")....more

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Collision at the Intersection of Construction and Intellectual Property Law: Are You Protecting Your Firm's Trade Secrets?

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The construction industry is full of valuable business information including customer lists, pricing information, project budgets, and more. The value of such information may be lost if it becomes known to a competitor or the...more

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Protecting Trade Secrets in a Hot Labor Market — Make Sure Departing Employees Don’t Exit Through the Gift Shop

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In this hot labor market, businesses have been laser focused on hiring and retaining talent. While increased employee mobility leads to some exciting hires, it also means some workers are leaving for new opportunities. When...more

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Tennessee Federal Court Enjoins Misuse of Employer’s Trade Secrets

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Misappropriation of trade secrets claims often turn on whether the information that was taken is truly a “trade secret.” In considering whether information is a trade secret, courts consider a number of factors, including...more

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New Joiners Bringing Confidential Information – Managing the Risks for Recruiting Employers

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Introduction - Employers whose new recruits bring with them potentially confidential information from their prior employment need to be mindful of the risks of claims from an individual’s previous employer, not just on the...more

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Litigation Minute: Don't Get Disqualified - Representing Current and Separated Employees in Depositions

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN A MINUTE OR LESS - It is a common practice for outside litigation counsel to represent current, and even former, employees of corporate clients during depositions. This practice, however, is governed...more

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