Trade secret misappropriation is one of the hardest business disputes to prove, because the theft usually happens quietly, off camera, and inside the mind of a departing employee or a well-positioned competitor. You rarely have a smoking gun. What you
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The Technology Industry Legal Blog, published by Jimerson Birr, focuses on legal issues affecting technology companies and related sectors. It covers data privacy litigation trends, including state-specific privacy laws and compliance challenges. The blog addresses emerging AI-related legal risks such as copyright disputes over training data and privacy concerns with AI-powered customer service tools. It also discusses cybersecurity law, including state statutes like Florida's Information Protection Act and Computer Crimes Act. Additionally, the blog explores legal and strategic considerations in reverse supply chain and liquidation industries, as well as developments in class action litigation standards. The content is aimed at helping businesses navigate complex regulatory and litigation environments in technology and adjacent fields.
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When Customers Sue Over Results That Were Never Promised
A customer signs up for your software, your platform, or your service. They expect their revenue to climb, their costs to drop, or their problem to disappear. Months later, the results are not what they hoped, and a demand letter…
“Free and Clear” Does Not Mean Free of Every Obligation: Section 363 Sales and Business Data
Author: Curtis Campbell
Section 363 is one of the most powerful tools available in bankruptcy. It allows a trustee or debtor in possession to sell estate assets outside the ordinary course of business and, in appropriate circumstances, transfer those…
Cyberattacks & Class Actions: What Small Businesses Should Know After Recent Data Breaches
A cyberattack used to be an IT problem. Today it is a litigation problem. When a hacker walks off with a few thousand customer records, the breach itself is only the first event. The second event, often weeks or months…
The Florida Business Owner’s Security Checklist: How to Prevent Premises Liability Before It Starts
Premises liability claims are among the most common and most preventable sources of legal exposure for Florida business owners. Whether the claim involves a slip-and-fall in a retail store, an assault in a parking lot, or an injury in a…
Data Assets in Distressed Estates: Opportunity and Constraints for Assignees and Trustees
Buyers are increasingly approaching assignees and trustees seeking to acquire business data from distressed companies. These requests are typically framed in broad terms, focusing on internal records maintained across common enterprise systems, including document repositories, communications platforms, and operational databases.…
Why Every Business Needs a Strong Data Privacy Policy
With Florida businesses increasing their use and reliance on technology, more and more personal information is being stored online. This makes private information more susceptible to data theft or misuse. As a result, consumers and society at large are becoming…
Privilege in the Age of AI After United States v. Heppner
A recent decision from the Southern District of New York addresses a question that is no longer theoretical. Specifically, how traditional privilege doctrines apply when parties use generative artificial intelligence in connection with potential litigation. In United States v. Heppner,…
“Contours” of PII undefined by Eleventh Circuit: What Florida Businesses Need to Know
By Daniel Self
In 2012, Congress amended the VPPA to reflect the realities of the 21st century. The amendment reflected modern society’s shift from corner video stores, like Blockbuster and Redbox, to streaming platforms and other forms of digital media. Crucially, for business…
CMMC Compliance for Defense Contractors: Understanding the New Cybersecurity Requirements and Critical Legal Risks
The defense contracting landscape has fundamentally transformed. Effective November 10, 2025, the Department of Defense’s final rule implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program became enforceable, making cybersecurity compliance a mandatory contractual requirement rather than merely a best practice.…