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Wyoming Bans Most Non-Compete Agreements Starting July 1, 2025

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Wyoming, with the introduction of Wyo. Stat. §1-23-108, banned most non-compete agreements for contracts signed on or after July 1, 2025, but with several meaningful exceptions....more

Troutman Pepper Locke

From Ideas to Ownership: Navigating IP and Employment Law Through the Lens of The Social Network — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter are joined by their Troutman Pepper Locke partners, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close, who host the No Infringement Intended podcast. Together, they...more

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New York Redefines the Permissible Scope of Invention Assignment Provisions

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Invention assignment provisions are fundamental in employment agreements. On one hand, they are the mechanism by which an employer takes ownership of important types of intellectual property employees create that relates to...more

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Employment Law Issues to Consider Before Including Work Made for Hire Clauses in Contractor Agreements

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For most employers, it is important to own the intellectual property rights in written and/or graphic work commissioned from independent contractors. But including a Work Made for Hire Clause (“WMFH Clause”) in an...more

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