The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) levied an $18 million fine against J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC (“JPMS”) for allegedly including overbroad release provisions in settlement agreements. This marks the continuation of its recent activity to enforce SEC Rule 21F-17(a), a
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Upcoming Webinar! Navigating the Intersection of Non-Compete Agreements and Employee Mobility
Tuesday, February 20, 20242:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Central12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Mountain11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pacific
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In the ever-evolving digital landscape as well as legislative and regulatory…
Upcoming Webinar! 2023 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes Year in Review
Tuesday, January 30, 20241:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific
About the Program
Join Seyfarth’s partners, Michael Wexler, Robert Milligan, and Kate Perrelli for…
Robert Milligan to Headline California Lawyers Association Webinar on FTC’s Crackdown on Non-Competes
Wednesday, January 10, 202412:00 pm – 1:04 pm PT
Seyfarth’s co-chair of the Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud, and Non-Competes practice, Robert Milligan, will lead a panel of legal experts in dissecting the FTC’s recent crackdown on non-compete agreements. This…
New York Non-Compete Ban is Off the Table—For Now
Seyfarth Synopsis: Efforts to prohibit non-compete agreements in New York State are back to square one following Governor Hochul’s veto of an outright ban in late December 2023.
As we reported most recently here, New York was set to join…
2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series Recap: Key Takeaways and Access to Recordings
In 2023, Seyfarth’s Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Compete practice group presented a series of dynamic and insightful CLE webinars, addressing pivotal challenges confronting businesses head-on. The breadth of our discussions encompassed a spectrum of critical topics:
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Georgia Signals Greater Leeway in Revising Overbroad Non-Competes
In a recent decision, the Eleventh Circuit seemed to approve a more forgiving standard for reviewing restrictive covenants. Courts generally have three colors in their markup kit for restrictive covenants. The first—and most severe—is the red pencil. In those jurisdictions,…
Webinar Recap! What Employers Need to Know Regarding Non-Compete Changes in 2023
We invite you to watch our highly anticipated webinar, where Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s leading attorneys in non-compete law skillfully guide you through the intricacies of non-compete agreements in the United States, focusing on the latest updates in 2023. This essential…
New York Governor Hochul Rejects Wholesale Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
On November 30, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul answered the long-awaited question of whether New York would join California, North Dakota, Oklahoma and, most recently Minnesota, as a state banning the use of non-compete agreements between employers and employees. While New…
Season’s Agreements: Unwrap the Latest Guidance on Restrictive Covenants at Our Upcoming Webinar!
2023 has brought many changes to the landscape of restrictive covenants—from non-compete bans (actual and proposed), to new court decisions impacting the enforceability of covenants in various jurisdictions, to changes in wage thresholds, and of course we cannot forget California’s…