Last summer, as discussed in this blog, the Georgia Court of Appeals issued a decision in N. Amer. Senior Benefits, LLC v. Wimmer that presented potential challenges for employers seeking to enforce employee non-solicitation...more
For many of us, summer holidays are over, the kids are back in school, and it is a good time to take stock of languishing items on our to-do lists. For employers that have restrictive covenant agreements with employees in...more
A recent decision issued by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, San Jose Division, presents a stark example of what can result when a defendant accused of trade secret misappropriation is careless...more
For any attorney about to rush into New York State court to seek an injunction or temporary relief with regard to a violation of a non-compete or other restrictive covenant, or with regard to misappropriation of trade...more
The 2019 legal landscape of employee mobility continues to evolve, at times drastically. Courts and legislatures are giving increased scrutiny to employers’ claims to protect the confidentiality of their trade secrets and...more
6/27/2019
/ Antitrust Violations ,
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Former Employee ,
Hiring & Firing ,
No-Hire/No-Solicitation Agreements ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Preemption ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Sherman Act ,
State Labor Laws ,
Trade Secrets
In managing workforces, particularly when addressing employee turnover, employers often find themselves facing issues regarding how best to safeguard their confidential business information and how to protect their...more
Restrictive covenants are an important tool for businesses concerned about the protection of their confidential business information and the costs of employee training and turnover. When properly crafted and utilized,...more
4/21/2016
/ Bad Faith ,
Blue Pencil Contract Modification ,
Confidential Information ,
Consideration ,
Corporate Counsel ,
FLIR System ,
Misappropriation ,
NLRB ,
Popular ,
Private Right of Action ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Trade Secrets
In the area of trade secrets and non-compete law, there continue to be notable developments at the state and federal levels. Here are five recent ones.
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