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A Trade Secret is any information, not generally known or easily ascertainable, by which an enterprise develops an economic advantage over competitors or customers. In order to maintain trade secrets'... more +
A Trade Secret is any information, not generally known or easily ascertainable, by which an enterprise develops an economic advantage over competitors or customers. In order to maintain trade secrets' protected legal status, enterprises must make reasonable efforts to keep the information secret and prevent unnecessary disclosure.  Trade Secrets may include processes, formulas, methods, designs, patterns, et cetera.   less -
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Want to prevent your employees in Georgia from raiding your workforce? Make sure you have a geographic limitation.

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Many employers require employees to sign restrictive covenants prohibiting them from engaging in certain activities after their employment ends. These prohibitions frequently include - opening or working for a competing...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

Very Bad Year for Wyoming Noncompetes (And What You Can Do To Improve Yours)

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The Wyoming Supreme Court decided four cases in the last 12 months against the enforcement of employees’ agreements not to compete with their former employer. Although each case was unique, the tenor and direction of these...more

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Other Perspectives on Trends in Employee Noncompetition Agreements

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In mid-May, the New York Times published a long article reporting a national trend that employers are expanding both the number of employees who are required to sign non-competition agreements and the types of employees...more

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Is Your Employee NDA Weak?

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We live in a world of “leaking” information and the automotive industry is not immune. Automotive companies go to great lengths to protect their confidential information (including innovations). But do they have the legal...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Restrictive Covenants: Do Yours Meet a Changing Landscape?

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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

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

To Void Or To Modify? Courts Have The Final Say On Voiding Or Rewriting A Non-Compete Agreement

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“This has been a trend for a long time; the days of lifetime employment are long since over.” — Marc Andreeson Anticipating that employees do not always stay with an employer for the duration of their careers,...more

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