On January 11, 2021, the mayor of the District of Columbia signed an Act prohibiting non-competition provisions in employment agreements entered into after the date of passage. While under the peculiar rules of the District of Columbia, Congress has a
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Legal Insights On Trade Secrets, Non-Competes, Computer Fraud & Confidential Data Theft by Jones Walker LLP
Trade Secret Insider, published by Jones Walker LLP, focuses on legal issues surrounding trade secrets, restrictive covenants, and employee mobility. The blog covers enforcement trends and regulatory developments related to noncompete agreements, including federal and state legislative changes. It also addresses practical considerations in trade secret litigation such as jury selection, forensic investigations, and ethical challenges in joint legal representation. The content highlights strategies for protecting confidential business information, managing risks of trade secret theft, and navigating complex employment transitions. The blog serves as a resource for understanding evolving legal standards and best practices in trade secret protection and restrictive covenant enforcement.
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Tips to Remember for Protecting Trade Secrets and Confidential Information
We hope you and your employees had a festive holiday season and happy New Year! It is always helpful to review your company policies and procedures on an annual basis, and policies and procedures on protection of trade secrets and…
Lavigne and Kee Discuss Employee Productivity, Information Security, and Confidentiality on HR Works Podcast
Trade Secret Insider co-founders Joe Lavigne and P.J. Kee were guests on the recent HR Works Podcast episode “HR Works 128: Employee Monitoring and Protecting Trade Secrets.” During the episode, Joe, P.J., and show host Jim Davis discuss…
Zooming In: How Using Zoom Improperly Can Destroy Trade Secret Protections
In April, our editor, Joe Lavigne, explained how employers can ensure trade secret protections while allowing employees to work from home during the pandemic. The article advised employers to restrict the transmission of trade secrets through social media platforms…
Three Appellate Court Decisions Provide Valuable Lessons for the Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants in Employment Agreements
By PJ Kee & Michael Foley
Recently, the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, Fifth Circuit and Sixth Circuits reached decisions that analyze the enforceability of restrictive covenants in employment agreements. These decisions ultimately offer employers some valuable lessons when drafting employment agreements that…
The Wild (Kanye) West of Trade Secret Theft
Musical artist and fashion icon Kanye West is being sued by a video and ecommerce company called MyChannel Inc. (MYC) that claims he breached their mutual nondisclosure agreement and took “their proprietary and confidential technology and information to fuel the e-commerce…
UPDATE: Self-Driving Car Executive Sentenced to 1.5 years in Prison and Public Speech Tour for Trade Secret Theft
Since 2017, we have been covering the legal saga of Anthony Levandowski – the executive/engineer who allegedly stole Google’s trade secrets related to self-driving car technology and used it for the benefit of his new company, which he ultimately sold…
Federal Court Rejects Request for In-Person Deposition in Trade Secret Case
By Thomas Hubert & Jacob Pritt
With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing throughout the United States, lawyers have had to come up with creative solutions to complete discovery, particularly when it comes to taking depositions. Over the past few months and for the foreseeable future, most…
Texas Court Overturns Record $706 Million Verdict
In early June of 2020, a Texas appellate court overturned a record $706 million verdict rendered by a San Antonio jury more than two years ago, and, in doing so, it ordered a new trial.
The case centered on real…
Food Fight Breaks Out In Trade Secret Aisle
By PJ Kee
