Noncompete and Trade Secret Protection for Employers: Make Sure Your Program is Keeping Up With Developments Across the U.S.

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

• Why other states' laws are more important than you think 
• Is continuing employment sufficient consideration? 
• Will the court modify the agreement to make it enforceable?

Drafting and Administration

• How aggressive should you be in setting restrictions? 
• How do you handle the differences between states? 
• How do you phase in noncompetes with current employers?

Enforcement Strategy

• Do you have to go after every violation? 
• Should you send a cease and desist letter first? 
• How quickly should you act? 
• Everybody wants a TRO: Reasons to win the war at a preliminary injunction hearing

Trade Secret Issues

• The Uniform Trade Secrets Act and differences among states 
• Who owns the social media contacts? 
• The inevitable disclosure doctrine 
• The Federal Trade Secrets Act

Barnes & Thornburg Speakers:

• John Maley, Partner
• William Nolan, Partner
• David Pruitt, Partner

When: Friday, Oct. 30

Time: 11:30 - 1 p.m. (Eastern)

CLE and HRCI credits