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The Defend Commerce Secrets and techniques Act and The way it Differs from State Commerce Secret Legal guidelinesThe Defend Commerce Secrets and techniques Act and The way it Differs from State Commerce Secret Legal guidelines

The Defend Commerce Secrets and techniques Act (DTSA) was enacted in 2016. The DTSA permits an proprietor of a commerce secret to sue in federal courtroom when searching for reduction for commerce secret misappropriation associated to a services or products in interstate or overseas commerce, and doesn’t preempt any state legislation. A aim of the DTSA is to “present a single, nationwide commonplace for commerce secret misappropriation with clear guidelines and predictability for everybody concerned.” S. Rep. No. 114-220, at 14 (2016). For almost all of the time, this aim is upheld. Other than establishing a relation to a services

Webinar Recap! Managing Trade Secrets in a Remote Work Environment | Seyfarth ShawWebinar Recap! Managing Trade Secrets in a Remote Work Environment | Seyfarth Shaw

In Seyfarth’s third installment in the 2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series providing valuable insights into navigating this evolving landscape, Seyfarth attorneys covered a range of topics, including the latest technology threats, the importance of communication and training, revisiting confidentiality policies, alternative trade secret protections, and updating restrictive covenant agreements. Here are the key takeaways from the Seyfarth webinar:

  1. Staying Informed about Technology Threats: Employers must stay up to date with the latest technology employees can use to misappropriate sensitive data. This includes being aware of potential tools and methods that could compromise trade secrets. Equally important is keeping abreast of

Law firm Paul Hastings extends hiring streak with Goodwin partner pair By ReutersLaw firm Paul Hastings extends hiring streak with Goodwin partner pair By Reuters


© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Signage is seen outside of the Paul Hastings law firm in Washington, DC, US, August 30, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

By Chinekwu Osakwe

(Reuters) – US law firm Paul Hastings said Thursday that it has hired two partners from rival Goodwin Procter as practice leaders in New York and Washington, DC

Seo Salimi is departing Goodwin after more than eight years to co-lead Paul Hastings’ equity capital markets and corporate life sciences practices in New York.

Salimi advises life sciences companies on initial public offerings, private placements, cross-border offerings, as well as capital raising strategies and US

An Update on the New York Noncompete Ban: It is Unlikely the Governor Will Sign it Anytime SoonAn Update on the New York Noncompete Ban: It is Unlikely the Governor Will Sign it Anytime Soon

We wrote previously about how nobody seemed to be talking seriously about the noncompete bill that was passed by both the New York General Assembly and Senate last month. If signed by Governor Hochul, the bill would ban non-competes without a carveout even in the sale of a business context, which both California and the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule includes.

Luckily, in the weeks since we wrote that post it appears that people are finally taking notice. Several legal and industry organizations in New York have either submitted or are in the process of drafting letters or otherwise reaching …

Reminder: Minnesota Non-Compete Ban Takes Effect on Saturday, July 1Reminder: Minnesota Non-Compete Ban Takes Effect on Saturday, July 1

As we previously reported, Minnesota will soon become only the fourth state (along with California, Oklahoma and North Dakota) to ban non-competitors.

The state’s new law renders void and unenforceable all covenants not to compete entered by employees or independent contractors on or after July 1, 2023. The only exceptions are noncompetitive agreements relating to the sale or dissolution of a business.

A “covenant not to compete” is defined in the statute to exclude non-disclosure and non-solicitation provisions, and the law states that no other provisions in an agreement containing a non-compete shall be affected. The law also prohibits …

New York State Senate Approves Bills Banning Use of Non-Compete Agreements | Seyfarth ShawNew York State Senate Approves Bills Banning Use of Non-Compete Agreements | Seyfarth Shaw

New York is poised to join the growing number of states enacting legislation to curtail the use of non-compete agreements by employers. On June 7, 2023, the New York State Senate voted to pass Bill No. S3100A, which, if enacted, would ban all post-employment non-compete agreements, along with Bill No. S6748, which is generally aimed at preventing the establishment of monopolies, monopsonies, and restraints of trade by, among other things, curtailing the use of non-compete agreements. The Bills are currently awaiting passage by the New York State Assembly and are expected to be signed by Governor Kathy Hochul.

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Upcoming Webinars! Managing Trade Secrets in a Remote Work Environment | Seyfarth ShawUpcoming Webinars! Managing Trade Secrets in a Remote Work Environment | Seyfarth Shaw

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In today’s digital age, trade secrets are an essential asset for businesses to stay ahead of the competition. As businesses continue to operate remotely, protecting trade secrets has become increasingly important. Seyfarth’s third installment in the 2023 Trade Secrets Webinar Series will provide valuable insights and practical tips on how to manage and safeguard your company’s confidential information in a remote work environment.

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Reyna Law Firm Enters American Academy of Attorneys’ 500 Million Dollar ClubReyna Law Firm Enters American Academy of Attorneys’ 500 Million Dollar Club

Reyna Law Firm announced its recent induction in the American Academy of Attorneys’ 500 Million Dollar Club, an exclusive achievement granted to injury law firms that have totaled more than half a billion dollars in awarded compensation for their clients.

Austin, Texas–(Newsfile Corp. – June 10, 2023) – Recently inducted into the American Academy of Attorneys’ 500 Million Dollar Club, Reyna Law Firm notes that the new award ranks high in prestige among US law firms, marking its extended contributions in service to injury victims across Texas and New Mexico. Its attorneys have helped to amass compensation for clients in