Noncompete and Trade Secret Protection for Midwestern Employers
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Noncompete and Trade Secret Protection for Midwestern Employers
Webinar, Hosted By Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Thursday, December 12, 2019 - 5:30 AM - Thursday, December 12, 2019 - 6:30 AM
Make sure your program is keeping up with developments across the United States. Attorneys from Barnes & Thornburg will review what employers need to know about noncompetes and trade secret protection and how different states approach the issues.
How State Laws Drive Noncompete Strategy
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Why other states' laws are more important than you think
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Is continuing employment sufficient consideration?
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Will the court modify the agreement to make it enforceable?
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State law statutory and judicial developments in the last year
Drafting and Administration
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How aggressive should you be in setting restrictions?
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How do you handle the differences between states?
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How do you phase in noncompetes with current employees?
Enforcement Strategy
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Do you have to go after every violation?
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Should you send a cease and desist letter first?
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How quickly should you act?
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Everybody wants a TRO: Reasons to win the war at a preliminary injunction hearing on trade secret issues
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The Uniform Trade Secrets Act and differences among states
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Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act After Three Years: The Impact