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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Protecting Social Media Contact Lists as Trade Secrets

Social media contact lists have become an increasingly important part of a business’s customer lists. While courts are still grappling with who legally “owns” the data that the employee acquired on the employer’s dime—such...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Aspects of Private Social Media Groups May Be Protectable Under Illinois Trade Secret Law

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In Illinois federal court, a plaintiff alleged aspects of their LinkedIn group were trade secrets misappropriated by the defendant. The defendant moved to dismiss for failure to state a claim. The court denied the motion in...more

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