If there is anything movies like The Terminator have shown us, it’s that AI systems might one day become self-aware and wreak havoc. But until Skynet becomes self-aware, let’s enjoy the AI toy that is quickly becoming a part...more
In Seyfarth’s first installment in its 2020 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth attorneys Robert Milligan, Jesse Coleman, and Joshua Salinas reviewed the noteworthy legislation, cases, and other legal developments from...more
Continuing our annual tradition, we have compiled our top developments and headlines for 2019 & 2020 in trade secret, non-compete, and computer fraud law. Here’s what you need to know to keep abreast of the ever-changing law...more
2/27/2020
/ Confidentiality Policies ,
Conflicts of Interest ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Litigation ,
Enforcement Authority ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FOIA ,
Forum Selection ,
Fraud and Abuse ,
FTC Act ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Low-Wage Workers ,
Minimum Wage ,
Misappropriation ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Popular ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Sherman Act ,
State Attorneys General ,
State Labor Laws ,
Trade Secrets ,
UK ,
Wage and Hour
In Seyfarth’s first installment in its 2019 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth attorneys Michael Wexler, Robert Milligan, and Joshua Salinas reviewed noteworthy cases and legal developments from across the nation over the...more
Continuing our annual tradition, we have compiled our top developments and headlines for 2018-2019 in trade secret, non-compete, and computer fraud law....more
1/29/2019
/ Blockchain ,
Confidential Information ,
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) ,
FOIA ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Petition for Writ of Certiorari ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Trade Secrets ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies
Continuing our annual tradition, we present the top developments and headlines for 2017 and what we expect in 2018 in trade secret, computer fraud, and non-compete law....more
3/6/2018
/ Alphabet Company ,
Automotive Industry ,
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) ,
Confidential Information ,
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) ,
Driverless Cars ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Facebook ,
Forum Selection ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Misappropriation ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Social Media ,
State and Local Government ,
Technology Sector ,
Trade Secrets ,
Uber ,
US v Nosal ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies
Continuing our annual tradition, we present the top developments/headlines for 2017/2018 in trade secret, computer fraud, and non-compete law....more
2/19/2018
/ Alphabet Company ,
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) ,
Encryption ,
Facebook ,
Forum Selection ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Popular ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Social Media ,
State and Local Government ,
Trade Secrets ,
Uber ,
US v Nosal
The Ninth Circuit recently held in United States v. Liew that it was not plain error for the district court not to instruct the jury that disclosure “‘to even a single recipient who is not legally bound to maintain [a trade...more
6/9/2017
/ Business Assets ,
China ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) ,
Disclosure ,
DuPont ,
Economic Espionage Act ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Jury Instructions ,
Manufacturers ,
Trade Secrets