Navigation The protection of trade secrets has long been understood to be a legitimate business interest, and, traditionally, companies have used non-competition clauses to protect their trade secrets. Now, with non-competition agreements in doubt and facing greater scrutiny, companies will need to rely on other protection mechanisms.
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Will the Fourth Circuit Finally Take On Bankruptcy's 'Texas Two-Step'?
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has agreed to take up a bankruptcy involving the controversial “Texas two-step,” potentially deciding the merger tactic’s fate in future Chapter 11 cases. The opening brief is due July 10.
Diversity Lab Hackathon Targets DEI Headwinds, Inclusive Talent Management
Diversity Lab’s “Moments to Movements Hackathon” convenes more than 100 law firm partners, in-house leaders and others to address leading issues in diversity, equity and inclusion.
Court Stymies Judge Who Ordered Southwest Attorneys Into 'Religious Liberty' Training
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit found Judge Brantley Starr likely exceeded his authority when he doled out the contempt sanction last summer in a religious-discrimination case brought by one of the airline’s flight attendants.
Law Firm on the Hook Over Suit Against Ex-Client as Anti-SLAPP Law Tested
Consumers’ online reviews of lawyers have been deemed a matter of public concern for SLAPP purposes in California, New York, Oregon and Washington state, said defense attorney Bruce Rosen.