2024 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes: Key Trends and Insights

About the Program

Join Seyfarth partners Michael Wexler, Jesse Coleman, and Robyn Marsh for a concise analysis of 2024's most critical legal developments. This webinar equips general counsel, employment counsel, IP counsel, and HR professionals to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in trade secrets and non-competes.

In the first session of the 2025 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, our panelists will break down pivotal legislation, landmark cases, and key legal trends in trade secrets, non-competes, restrictive covenants, and computer fraud. Gain actionable insights and practical strategies tailored to your organization.

Key Topics:

Legislative & Judicial Developments: Practical insights into changes affecting non-compete enforcement in state laws such as California and Washington, plus major court decisions in states such as Georgia and Delaware.
Federal Updates: Stay informed on FTC's non-competes ban and NLRB guidance impacting enforcement nationwide.
Trade Secret Cases: Learn about recent decisions addressing damages, fees, and misappropriation under state laws and the Defend Trade Secrets Act.
Computer Fraud: Understand evolving claims and defenses in the wake of recent Supreme Court rulings.

Practical Solutions:

Agreements & Policies: Best practices to strengthen protections for company assets.
Remote & Multistate Work: Address challenges unique to remote and hybrid workplaces.

Exclusive Resource:
Access our 50-State Non-Compete & Trade Secret Desktop Reference for a comprehensive overview of laws nationwide. Click here to access.

Speakers

Mike Wexler, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Jesse Coleman, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Robyn Marsh, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

To comply with State CLE Requirements, CLE forms requesting credit in IL or CA must be received before the end of the month in which the program took place. Credit will not be issued for forms received after such date. For all other jurisdictions forms must be submitted within 10 business days of the program taking place or we will not be able to process the request.

Our live programming is accredited for CLE in CA, IL, and NY (for both newly admitted and experienced). Credit will be applied as requested, but cannot be guaranteed for TX, NJ, GA, NC and WA. The following jurisdictions may accept reciprocal credit with our accredited states, and individuals can use the certificate they receive to gain CLE credit therein: AZ, AR, CT, HI and ME. For all other jurisdictions, a general certificate of attendance and the necessary materials will be issued that can be used for self-application. CLE decisions are made by each local board, and can take up to 12 weeks to process. If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com.

Please note that programming under 60 minutes of CLE content is not eligible for credit in GA. programs that are not open to the public are not eligible for credit in NC.