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Trade Secrets Discrimination

A Trade Secret is any information, not generally known or easily ascertainable, by which an enterprise develops an economic advantage over competitors or customers. In order to maintain trade secrets'... more +
A Trade Secret is any information, not generally known or easily ascertainable, by which an enterprise develops an economic advantage over competitors or customers. In order to maintain trade secrets' protected legal status, enterprises must make reasonable efforts to keep the information secret and prevent unnecessary disclosure.  Trade Secrets may include processes, formulas, methods, designs, patterns, et cetera.   less -
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Huawei Alleges “Selective Prosecution” by the DOJ

In January of this year, the DOJ indicted the Chinese telecom giant Huawei on counts of theft of trade secrets conspiracy, attempted theft of trade secrets, wire fraud, and obstruction of justice. On August 1, Huawei moved to...more

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Littler Global Guide - Finland - Q2 2018

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New Zero-Hour Contract Legislation Enacted - New Legislation Enacted - On June 1, 2018, new legislation regarding zero-hour employment contracts took effect. A zero-hour contract is an employment agreement where the...more

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The EEOC’s New One-Way Street: Providing Position Statements to Charging Parties

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Effective February 18, 2016, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will uniformly allow employees bringing unlawful discrimination claims to gain access to the employer’s Position Statement submitted in...more

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That is SO last week - October 2015

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Last week saw a lot of media coverage about “Yelp for People.” The app, called Peeple, allows users to rate friends, co-workers, and romantic partners based on a five-star rating system. Recruiters could review the ratings...more

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Send in the Drones: Transforming the Workplace through the Use of Drone Surveillance

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Every day new stories about the uses (and misuses) of drones surface in the media. They have been used to: photograph the 2015 Winter X Games, assist in firefighting operations, monitor agricultural drought, monitor...more

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Fenwick Employment Brief - October 2014

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New Laws Affecting California Employers - The 2014 legislative session is in the books, and it produced several new laws affecting employers in California, including: Private arbitration companies must provide...more

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Navigating through the Challenging German Employment Law Framework for Japanese Companies Doing Business in Germany

In This Presentation: 1. Employment law in Germany – General facts 2. The Employee 3. Overview on German social security system 4. Dismissal of employees 5. Managerial authority 6. Modification of...more

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Labor Letter, February 2013: Should Your Employees Telecommute?

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Technology advances and innovations bring advantages and efficiencies. But, sooner or later, most changes bring potential disadvantages as well. In the end, we can’t resist technological change: the trick is to leverage the...more

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California Court Of Appeal Finds Arbitration Agreement Contained In Employment Application To Be Valid

Baltazar v. Forever 21, Inc., B237173 (December 20, 2012): A former employee of Forever 21, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the company alleging discrimination and harassment. In response, Forever 21 filed a motion to compel...more

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Skadden's 2013 Insights: Global Litigation

New legal ground is expected to be broken this year in areas of importance to companies and their directors, officers and executives. We see those developments coming from around the globe and defining the litigation...more

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Beware EEOC’s Broad Power: Protect Your Trade Secrets

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With EEOC complaints on the rise, employers should take note of a recent opinion reminding them that the EEOC may access “virtually any material that might cast light on the allegations against the employer.” The EEOC...more

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