A recent federal district court ruling serves as an important reminder that a former employee may be held liable for trade secret misappropriation even if the alleged trade secrets are not physically or electronically taken...more
1/29/2025
/ California ,
Confidential Information ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Employee Misconduct ,
Employment Contract ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Misappropriation ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Trade Secrets ,
Unfair Competition ,
Uniform Trade Secrets Acts
For most (if not all) professional services firms, client databases, client contact lists, and information reflecting client preferences are regarded by such firms as trade secrets that are essential to the business. ...more
Courts often require a plaintiff to identify a trade secret with reasonable particularity before commencing discovery (and it is a statutory obligation in California). But frequently a trade-secret plaintiff does not know...more
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many businesses (particularly those in states or cities under “stay home” orders) have implemented a work-from-home (“WFH”) directive for employees. It is important for businesses to...more