Gavin Parsons at Ward and Smith, P.A.

What to Do When Someone Steals Your Trade Secrets: A North Carolina Business Owner's Action Plan

Maybe you've noticed unusual patterns in lost business, or perhaps another employee tipped you off about the theft. Whatever the warning signs, you need to act quickly and strategically. Here's your step-by-step guide to...more

8/27/2025 / Business Litigation , Confidential Information , Data Security , Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) , Evidence , Injunctive Relief , Investigations , Misappropriation , North Carolina , Trade Secrets

Why Your Employees Are Your Biggest Trade Secret Risk (And What NC Business Owners Can Do About It)

While external cyber threats make headlines, the reality is that your biggest risk often comes from within. For North Carolina businesses, from tech startups in Durham to manufacturers in Greensboro, understanding how to...more

8/20/2025 / Confidential Information , Contract Terms , Cybersecurity , Data Security , Employee Training , Employment Contract , Employment Policies , Intellectual Property Protection , Non-Disclosure Agreement , North Carolina , Policies and Procedures , Risk Management , Trade Secrets

Your Most Valuable Business Asset Might Not Be What You Think: Trade Secrets for NC Business Owners

For North Carolina businesses, from small manufacturing companies in the Triad to growing tech firms in the Research Triangle, understanding trade secrets has never been more critical. Recent court decisions have shown just...more

8/13/2025 / Business Strategies , Confidentiality Agreements , Data Security , Intellectual Property Protection , Non-Compete Agreements , Remote Working , Risk Management , Trade Secrets

Preventing Trade Secret Theft: Proactive Strategies for In-House Counsel

Ed. Note: This is the last in a series of articles taken from Gavin Parsons' CLE presentation for the North Carolina Bar Association's Antitrust and Complex Business Dispute CLE Program presented on Thursday, January 30,...more

5/6/2025 / Confidentiality Agreements , Corporate Counsel , Cybersecurity , Data Security , Employee Training , Intellectual Property Protection , Non-Disclosure Agreement , Remote Working , Risk Management , Trade Secrets

Maximizing Recovery in Trade Secret Cases: A Guide to Damages and Remedies

Ed. Note: This is the fourth in a series of articles taken from Gavin Parsons' CLE presentation for the North Carolina Bar Association's Antitrust and Complex Business Dispute CLE Program presented on Thursday, January 30,...more

5/1/2025 / Attorney's Fees , Business Litigation , Damages , Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) , Injunctive Relief , Intellectual Property Litigation , Litigation Strategies , Misappropriation , Trade Secrets , Unjust Enrichment

Litigating Trade Secret Cases: A Strategic Guide for In-House Counsel

Ed. Note: This is the third in a series of articles taken from Gavin Parsons' CLE presentation for the North Carolina Bar Association's Antitrust and Complex Business Dispute CLE Program presented on Thursday, January 30,...more

4/23/2025 / Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) , Discovery , Expert Testimony , Injunctive Relief , Intellectual Property Litigation , Jurisdiction , Litigation Strategies , Preliminary Injunctions , Protective Orders , Trade Secrets

Understanding Trade Secret Misappropriation: A Guide for In-House Counsel

This is the second in a series of articles taken from Gavin Parsons' CLE presentation for the North Carolina Bar Association's Antitrust and Complex Business Dispute CLE Program presented on Thursday, January 30, 2025....more

4/17/2025 / Business Litigation , Confidential Information , Criminal Prosecution , Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) , Evidence , Intellectual Property Litigation , Misappropriation , Trade Secrets

Trade Secret Protection in 2025: What In-House Counsel Need to Know

Recent developments in workplace dynamics, regulatory changes, and several high-profile cases have highlighted the growing importance of understanding and protecting your company's trade secrets. For in-house counsel, staying...more

4/10/2025 / Confidential Information , Corporate Counsel , Data Security , Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) , Intellectual Property Litigation , Intellectual Property Protection , Non-Compete Agreements , Remote Working , Risk Management , Trade Secrets

Basic but Important Considerations for Corporations—Both For-Profit and Non-Profit: Understanding Director and Officer Liability...

Depending on the scope of the policy, the policy may also provide coverage for members of corporate committees or defined classes of volunteers. Corporations do! Whether for-profit or non-profit, corporations act through...more

4/7/2025 / Board of Directors , Business Entities , Corporate Officers , D&O Insurance , Insurance Claims , Liability , Nonprofits , Policy Terms , Risk Management , Shareholder Litigation

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