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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings. less -

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Conn Maciel Carey LLP on 4/1/2025

The protection of trade secrets and confidential information is critical to the success of many organizations. Employers must remain vigilant against the growing risk of sensitive information being compromised, especially...more

Avoiding Trade Secrets Litigation: Hiring New Employees

Butler Snow LLP on 3/12/2019

Many companies hire employees that have gained experience at competitors. In fact, it is fairly standard; and there isn’t anything wrong with that practice. After all, employees are generally able to take their knowledge,...more

Five Tips for Protecting Your Company’s Trade Secrets

Cozen O'Connor on 8/9/2018

Protecting your trade secrets and proprietary information is a vital part of your business. Every company needs to have policies and agreements in place to prevent employees from stealing property, and wrongfully soliciting...more

California Jury Punishes Former Employees for Unfair Play-Only Lawful Competition is Sacrosanct!

Fisher Phillips on 3/5/2018

Notwithstanding California's strong public policy in favor of lawful competitive behavior, California employees' duty of loyalty to their current employer reigns supreme. A violation of that duty can lead to costly jury...more

Lessons From The Waymo v Uber Trade Secrets Trial

Fisher Phillips on 2/13/2018

Just hours after the Eagles clinched their upset Super Bowl win over the Patriots, a different battle royale began in a San Francisco courtroom between an established juggernaut and its upstart rival. For techies and trade...more

White House Issues State Call To Action To Ban Certain Non-Compete Agreements

FordHarrison on 10/28/2016

On October 25, 2016, the Obama Administration issued a “State Call to Action on Non-Compete Agreements.” This call to action is part of President Obama’s Executive Order directing states to increase competition for workers...more

Reducing Your Company’s Exposure to Trade Secret Litigation when Key Employees Come and Go

Morgan Lewis on 10/6/2015

THE NIGHTMARE SCENARIO - Within the span of two weeks, Mr. Smith and Mr. Wilson, two top managers from your $2 billion corporation, resign. Both managers had complete, unfettered access to your corporation’s trade...more

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Trade Secret Disputes and Employment Risks

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 9/21/2015

In today’s post, we have answered some of the most frequent and significant questions that we are asked about trade secret disputes and employment risks. 1. Could you provide a brief snapshot of current trends in...more

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