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Insights on Trade Secrets, Noncompetes & Employee Mobility

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Alerts
Coming Soon: Changes to State Noncompete Laws in Virginia, Arkansas, and Wyoming
April 8, 2025
Linda M. Jackson, Lauren C. Schaefer

Noncompete provisions continue to be governed by a constantly changing patchwork of state level legislation. In general, recent laws tend to limit their use among low wage earners or individuals in certain professions, such as health care workers or veterinarians.

Alerts
Strategies for Safeguarding AI Innovation: Navigating the Complex IP Landscape for AI Technologies
April 4, 2025
Michael Fainberg

The protection of intellectual property (IP) is vital in the fiercely competitive artificial intelligence (AI) industry, necessitating a deep understanding of how the complex IP framework can be effectively leveraged to safeguard technological innovations in this rapidly evolving sector.

The In-House Advisor
How Policy Changes at the NLRB Could Affect Severance and Noncompete Agreements
March 13, 2025
Lauren C. Schaefer, Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens

On February 14, the new general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), William Cowen, rescinded more than 25 previously issued policy memoranda.

Alerts
Acting NLRB GC William Cowen Rescinds Abruzzo’s Noncompetes and Severance Agreements Memo
February 28, 2025
Lauren C. Schaefer, Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens

Earlier this month, the Acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), William Cowen, rescinded a slew of his predecessor’s policy memoranda. While general counsel (GC) memoranda are not the official legal position of the NLRB, if adopted by the Board they could have far-reaching ramifications for covered employers.

TS Report 2024
Alerts
Trade Secrets and Noncompete Agreements: Analysis of Significant Cases and Emerging Trends
February 14, 2025
Linda M. Jackson, Matthew F. Prewitt, Lauren C. Schaefer, James D. Cromley, Allan E. Anderson, Taniel E. Anderson, Robert K. Carrol, Adam Diederich, Michael K. Molzberger, Nicholas J. Nesgos, Nadia Patel, Alexandra M. Romero, Alexander H. Spiegler, Michael L. Stevens, Howard J. Susser, Laura Zell, Andrew Baskin, Nicholas L. Collins, Nicole Curtis Martinez, Oscar A. Figueroa, J. Maxwell Heckendorn, John M. Hindley, Trevor M. Jorgensen, Roberto Martinez, Pascal Naples, Stella T. Oyalabu, Brittany Trinidad, Mariam C. Weber

Download ArentFox Schiff’s Comprehensive Annual 2024 Trade Secrets End of Year Report.

Press Release
ArentFox Schiff Welcomes Complex Litigation Partner Andrew S. Wong
January 27, 2025

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the addition of Partner Andrew S. Wong to its Complex Litigation practice in the firm’s Los Angeles office.

Events
68th Annual Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy Law Conference
November 8, 2024
Matthew F. Prewitt

Partner Matthew Prewitt is moderating a panel at the 68th annual Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy Law Conference on November 8 at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law.

Events
Trade Secret Litigation in the US, Civil and Criminal
October 18, 2024
Taniel E. Anderson

Tan Anderson will provide an overview of U.S. civil and criminal trade secret litigation in federal and state courts.

Alerts
NLRB General Counsel Further Cautions on Employers’ Use of Noncompetes and ‘Stay-or-Pay’ Provisions
October 9, 2024
Lauren C. Schaefer, Michael L. Stevens, Linda M. Jackson, Matthew F. Prewitt, Michael K. Molzberger, Alexandra M. Romero

On October 7, Jennifer Abruzzo, General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), issued a memorandum reinforcing her stance that most post-employment noncompete agreements violate Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

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Alerts
US District Court Sets Aside the FTC’s Noncompete Ban on a Nationwide Basis
August 21, 2024
Michael K. Molzberger, Linda M. Jackson, Matthew F. Prewitt, Alexandra M. Romero, Lauren C. Schaefer

On August 20, the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas held that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final rule banning noncompetes is unlawful and “set aside” the rule.

Press Release
More Than 130 ArentFox Schiff Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in 2025
August 16, 2024

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 135 attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2025, with two attorneys highlighted as “Lawyers of the Year” and 70 attorneys listed as “Ones to Watch.”

Press Release
ArentFox Schiff Adds Intellectual Property Litigation Partner in San Francisco
July 15, 2024

The coast-to-coast expansion of ArentFox Schiff’s nationally recognized Intellectual Property practice continues with the addition of Partner Ehsun Forghany in the San Francisco office.

Health Care Counsel Blog
FTC Rule Addressing Noncompete Covenants: Impact of Senior Executive Exception on Health Care Entities
July 8, 2024
Douglas A. Grimm, Moyosore O. Koya

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Final Rule banning noncompete covenants for workers is likely to present particular challenges for employers in the health care industry.

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Alerts
US District Court Enjoins Federal Trade Commission’s Noncompete Rule For The Named Plaintiffs
July 3, 2024
Matthew F. Prewitt, Michael K. Molzberger, Linda M. Jackson, Lauren C. Schaefer, Alexandra M. Romero

On July 3, the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a decision and order enjoining the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from enforcing its final rule banning most noncompete agreements.

Alerts
The Impact of the FTC’s Noncompete Rule on Current and Future Noncompete Litigation
July 1, 2024
Alexandra M. Romero, Matthew F. Prewitt, Linda M. Jackson, Michael K. Molzberger, Lauren C. Schaefer

On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to publish a final rule with sweeping effect, purporting to bar prospectively and invalidate retroactively most employee noncompete agreements.

Alerts
Federal District Court Declines to Award ‘Bad Faith’ Fees for Party’s Failure to Sufficiently Identify Trade Secrets in Federal Claim
June 26, 2024
Linda M. Jackson, Tierra S. Jones

Earlier this year, a federal district court judge in the Western District of North Carolina declined to award “bad faith” attorney’s fees under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA).

Press Release
ArentFox Schiff Receives Top Tier Rankings from The Legal 500 2024
June 21, 2024

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 20 practices and 20 attorneys have been ranked by The Legal 500 United States 2024 guide, including two Tier 1 rankings in Intellectual Property – Patents: Prosecution and Finance – Restructuring: Municipal.

News
Jackson Quoted on Trade Secret Risks in Mass Employee Departures
June 7, 2024
Linda M. Jackson

Trade Secrets, Noncompetes & Employee Mobility Practice Co-Leader Linda M. Jackson was quoted on the trade secrets risks facing employers from large-scale employee movement and with the impending Federal Trade Commission rule banning most noncompetes.

Press Release
Chambers USA 2024 Recognizes 70 Attorneys and 23 Practices Among Nation’s Best
June 5, 2024

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 70 attorneys were recognized as leaders in their field and 23 practices spanning the firm’s litigation, regulatory, and transactional capabilities were ranked among the best in the country in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

Health Care Counsel Blog
FTC Rule Addressing Noncompete Covenants: Impact on Individual Worker Agreements in the Health Care Industry
May 29, 2024
Douglas A. Grimm, Moyosore O. Koya

On May 7, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a Final Rule banning noncompete covenants for workers, including employees, independent contractors, and volunteers.

Alerts
The FTC’s Rule Banning Noncompetes: September 4 Effective Date and FTC-Sponsored Compliance Webinar
May 3, 2024
Linda M. Jackson, Matthew F. Prewitt, Michael K. Molzberger, Alexandra M. Romero, Lauren C. Schaefer

On April 30, the Federal Register announced that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Non-Compete Clause Rule is scheduled to be published on May 7. The Rule becomes effective 120 days after publication, resulting in an anticipated effective date of September 4, 2024.

Alerts
The 10 Trends and Legal Challenges We Are Tracking Throughout 2024
April 30, 2024
Jo-Ann Marchica, Mindy Pittell Hurwitz, Stephen Blake

With 2024 well underway, this article highlights some of the pressing legal issues impacting the long term care and senior housing industry this year, including trends affecting the industry and emerging issues industry participants likely will face throughout the rest of 2024 and beyond.

Alerts
How to Respond to Employee Questions about the FTC’s Noncompete Ban (As a Company that Uses Noncompetes)
April 29, 2024
Lauren C. Schaefer, Linda M. Jackson, Matthew F. Prewitt, Michael K. Molzberger, Alexandra M. Romero

On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to adopt a final rule purporting to ban most employee noncompetes.

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Alerts
The Federal Trade Commission Attempts to Ban Employee Noncompete Covenants
April 23, 2024
Linda M. Jackson, Matthew F. Prewitt, Michael K. Molzberger, Alexandra M. Romero, Lauren C. Schaefer

Today, the Federal Trade Commission adopted a final rule purporting to ban noncompete covenants for workers nationwide, which will become effective 120 days after publication in the Federal Register, unless first enjoined in long-anticipated litigation to challenge the FTC’s attempted rulemaking.

Alerts
Top 10 Legal Challenges for Employers
April 22, 2024
Nancy J. Puleo, Michael L. Stevens, Lauren C. Schaefer, Jennifer A. Yelen, Kimia Pourshadi, Berin S. Romagnolo, Robert K. Carrol, Alexandra M. Romero, Marissa Rael

With 2024 underway, we highlight some of the most pressing legal issues facing employers this year.

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