Computers are part of our daily lives. We use them for work and play. Sometimes we use them for play at work. If this violates a workplace policy, is it a federal crime?

The manner in which courts treat overly broad non-compete agreements varies from state to state. A poorly worded severability clause can mean the difference between enforcement and invalidation of an agreement.

The Protocol for Broker Recruiting makes it easier and less expensive to hire representatives from competitor firms. However, firms need to beware of certain pitfalls which could eliminate the protection of the Protocol and subject the hiring firm and its new representative to costly and time-consuming litigation, injunctions and damages.

The Second Circuit recently reversed the conviction of Sergey Aleynikov and directed the trial court to enter a judgment of acquittal. Then one day later, the Second Circuit took a step back...

Mediating a non-compete and trade secrets dispute is different than mediating general commercial disputes. This is particularly true early on in litigation because these cases are front loaded by nature and get expensive very quickly. Here are five things to keep in mind as you consider whether and when to mediate a non-compete and trade secrets case.

Every now and then, non-compete and trade secret plaintiffs conclude that the need for relief is so urgent that a temporary restraining order should be granted before the defendant is given notice of the suit. A recent federal court decision illustrates the danger is requesting such one-sided relief.

Numerous courts have weighed in recently on whether the Computer Fraud & Abuse Act applies in the context of a faithless employee. One more court may be poised to do so.

A case pending in New York federal court provides a reminder of important lessons for professionals in the food services and restaurant industry regarding employee defection and trade secrets issues.

Why don't college football coaches have non-competes?

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the company;
A disgruntled employee kept saying “please jump with me.”
She was trying to line up a grand, mass departure;
Of which she was certain no one could outsmart her.