California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that sought to ensure the safe development of artificial intelligence (AI), including by imposing whistleblower protections for developers’ employees who reported potential...more
10/4/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Governor Newsom ,
Governor Vetoes ,
Innovation ,
Innovative Technology ,
Misappropriation ,
Pending Legislation ,
Safety Standards ,
Software Developers ,
Technology Sector ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers
When employees leave a company—whether it is due to a voluntary or involuntary separation—their former employers may worry about the security of the company’s confidential information and trade secrets. This article answers...more
What Is the DTSA and How Is It Different From the Uniform Trade Secrets Act?
Until recently, the Economic Espionage Act of 1996 (EEA) allowed for federal trade secret actions by the U.S. Department of Justice. The...more
6/22/2016
/ Asset Seizure ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) ,
Ex Parte ,
Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Misappropriation ,
Notice Requirements ,
Trade Secrets ,
Uniform Trade Secrets Acts ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies
On May 11, 2016, President Barack Obama signed into law the long-awaited Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA), which is effective immediately. Three key features of the DTSA include: (1) the creation of a federal private...more
5/13/2016
/ Asset Seizure ,
Barack Obama ,
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) ,
Ex Parte ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Misappropriation ,
New Legislation ,
Notice Requirements ,
Private Right of Action ,
Trade Secrets ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies
Congress has finally passed the anticipated Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA). The bill, which is now on its way to the White House and is expected to be signed by President Obama, will be effective immediately once it...more
4/28/2016
/ Asset Seizure ,
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) ,
Confidential Information ,
Confidentiality Agreements ,
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) ,
Employment Contract ,
Ex Parte ,
Exit Interviews ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Misappropriation ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Pending Legislation ,
Private Right of Action ,
Remedies ,
Trade Secrets ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies