By Dawn Mertineit, Marcus Mintz, Jesse M. Coleman, Michael Wexler, Katherine Perrelli, and Robyn Marsh
Seyfarth Synopsis: Just over a month ago, employers throughout the United States breathed a sigh of relief after Judge Ada Brown in the Northern District of Texas issued a summary judgment ruling in the Ryan v. FTC litigation setting
Continue Reading The Saga’s Not Over – FTC Appeals Florida Court’s Stay of Non-Compete Rule
By Eric Barton
Seyfarth Synopsis: Jimmy Buffett once eloquently said that “without geography, you’re nowhere.” But how does that insight apply to restrictive covenants that lack explicit geographic limitations in Georgia? While Jimmy never got to find out, we now have some much-needed clarity from the Georgia Supreme Court.
For many years, most Georgia litigants, individuals, and businesses operated under
Continue Reading Georgia Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court Rulings and Holds Non-Recruitment Provisions do not Need to Contain Explicit Geographic Limitations
Presenters: Daniel Hart, Daniel Whang, and Sierra Chinn-Liu
Navigating the complexities of trade secret enforcement often involves more than just traditional litigation. Join us for a compelling webinar in our 2024 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, where our panel of Seyfarth attorneys will delve into the strategic advantages of using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms to protect and
Continue Reading Webinar – Enforcement Strategies Beyond Litigation: Leveraging Alternative Dispute Resolution
By Marcus Mintz and Jeremy Cohen
Seyfarth Synopsis: Both the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (“DTSA”) and Pennsylvania Uniform Trade Secrets Act (“PUTSA”) provide that a defendant may recover its attorneys’ fees if it demonstrates that a claim for misappropriation of trade secrets is brought in “bad faith.” See 18 U.S.C. § 1836(b)(3)(D); 12 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5305(1). But
Continue Reading Third Circuit Holds that Judge, Not Jury, May Determine “Bad Faith” for Purposes of Fee Shifting Under DTSA and PUTSA
By Robyn Marsh, Marcus Mintz, and Michael Wexler
Seyfarth Synopsis: On May 31, 2024, the Governor of Colorado signed House Bill 24-1324, titled “Attorney General Restrictive Employment Agreements,” putting into place a law to toughen protections for employees who are subject to abusive contracts ostensibly requiring repayment to employers for education and training expenses upon termination
Continue Reading Colorado Amends Non-Compete Law To Address Potential Abuses of Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPS)
Seyfarth Synopsis: In today’s ever-evolving and interconnected world, trade secret protection demands proactive measures against both technological vulnerabilities and human threats. Join us for the fourth installment of our 2024 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, where our panel of seasoned trade secrets and cybersecurity attorneys will equip you with practical strategies to bolster your defenses.
Cost – There is no cost
Continue Reading WEBINAR May 28, 2024 – Data Protection and Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Trade Secrets in the Digital Age
About the Program: As we navigate the ever-evolving business landscape, safeguarding trade secrets has become a critical priority for organizations seeking resilience and success. In this pursuit, Seyfarth is thrilled to extend a special invitation to the third installment of our highly acclaimed 2024 Trade Secrets Webinar series.
In this webinar, our trade secret presenters, Justin Beyer, Joshua
Continue Reading WEBINAR: Employee Training Programs – Building a Culture of Confidentiality
Seyfarth Synopsis: Love is in the air. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re writing to share some heartfelt news about a recent change in California law that might just make your heart skip a beat.
In the spirit of spreading love (and compliance), a new law, Section 16600.1 of the Business and Professions
Continue Reading California’s New Love Law: Seyfarth’s Valentine’s Day Legal Update on Non-Competes and Compliance Messages
By Cat Johns
Seyfarth Synopsis: Aegis Spine Inc. has agreed to pay $8,000,000 to fellow spinal implant manufacturer Life Spine Inc., following Life Spine’s suit in the Northern District of Illinois alleging Aegis had misappropriated Life Spine’s trade secrets to create a “knockoff” competitive implant.
Life Spine, based in Illinois, develops and manufactures medical devices aimed at treating
Continue Reading Medical Device Companies Settle Trade Secrets Dispute for $8,000,000
By Michael Wexler, Robert B. Milligan, and Katherine Perrelli
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific
About the Program
Join Seyfarth’s partners, Michael Wexler, Robert Milligan, and Kate Perrelli for an insightful analysis of
Continue Reading Upcoming Webinar! 2023 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes Year in Review