Protecting trade secrets in any business is critical, but the stakes are higher in life sciences. Given the high focus on innovation in the industry, corporate espionage can result in devastating financial and reputational...more
4/23/2025
/ Confidentiality Agreements ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Data Transfers ,
Employee Training ,
Espionage ,
Former Employee ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Life Sciences ,
Misappropriation ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Proprietary Information ,
Theft ,
Trade Secrets ,
Unauthorized Access
San Francisco Mayor London Breed just announced enhancements to the city’s Department of Public Health Order setting forth new vaccination requirements for high-contact indoor business such as gyms, restaurants, bars, and...more
8/13/2021
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Covered Employer ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Masks ,
Public Health ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
In a win for employers, the U.S. Court of Appeal for the 9th Circuit just ruled that heightened penalties for subsequent violations under California’s Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) cannot be imposed until the employer...more
California Governor Gavin Newsom just signed into law Executive Order N-51-20 to provide two weeks of supplemental paid sick leave to certain food supply chain workers, provided they are subject to specified qualifying...more
4/17/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Executive Orders ,
Food Service Workers ,
Gig Economy ,
Governor Newsom ,
Health and Safety ,
Independent Contractors ,
Operators of Essential Services ,
Paid Leave ,
Public Health ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Sick Leave