A Call For An Ethics Opinion On California Lawyers Drafting Non-Competes
One San Diego-based group wants the State Bar to weigh in on the topic.
7 Things To Do (And Not Do) Before Giving Notice
After all you've worked for and suffered through, don't screw up now by making any dumb moves.
8 Tips For Creating A Comprehensive ‘AI In The Workplace’ Policy
Corporate investment and usage in generative AI technologies continues to accelerate. This article offers eight specific tips to consider when creating an AI usage policy.
No Preliminary Injunction For You! The Latest On The Battle Between eDiscovery Providers
The latest evidence in the case suggests that the allegations of the complaint are not close to the truth.
Company ‘Anti-Poaching’ Or ‘Non-Solicit’ Agreements Are Illegal And Awful
What can an employer (legally) do to avoid employees leaving in droves for greener pastures?
Non-Sequiturs: 05.05.17
* What does Biglaw firm Cozen O'Connor share in common with Brooklyn hipsters? [Philadelphia Business Journal] * Glenn Reynolds offers concise commentary on Comey. [Instapundit] * "Kozinski, circuit judge, ruminating" -- yeah, you know you want to click.... [Volokh Conspiracy] * Professor Ann Althouse does not "like" punishing high school students for their Facebook activity. [Althouse] * And Professor Orly Lobel questions the use of noncompetes, especially in terms of low-wage workers and women. [New York Times via PrawfsBlawg] * How many Jewish justices have we had in Supreme Court history? [U.S. National Archives via How Appealing]
An Employment Lawyer Talks About Antitrust Law
Does using non-compete agreements to restrict the supply of viable employees violate the Sherman Act?
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When You’re Caught In The Middle: 4 Tips For Employees About Noncompetes
Noncompetes are incredibly expensive and time-consuming to enforce -- and often just aren't worth it.
4 Tips for Not Getting Sued When Changing Jobs
As lateral hiring picks up, here's what not to do before and after leaving your current employer.
Protecting Your Secrets (Part 4)
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure in this area of the law.
Protecting Your Secrets (Part 3)
Let's talk remedies: the temporary restraining order (TRO) and the preliminary injunction.
The Next Chapter In Legal Tech Innovation: Introducing Protégé™
Meet LexisNexis Protégé™, the new AI assistant that leverages personalization choices controlled by the user or their organization to optimize the individual’s AI experience.
Protecting Your Secrets (Part 2)
Companies have plenty of remedies available against defecting employees who inappropriately use corporate information.
Protecting Your Secrets (Part 1)
Understanding the basics of trade secret and non-compete law is essential for many lawyers.
What President Trump Will Do To Employment Law Will Make You Dizzy
Employment law may undergo its biggest upheaval since the New Deal, according to new columnist Richard B. Cohen.
Non-Sequiturs: 08.22.16
* Sonia Sotomayor is proving she is a different kind of Supreme Court justice. [Guile is Good] * Nick Denton gets a nice payday in exchange for a non-compete clause. [Wall Street Journal] * Federal judge rules Ferguson School District violated the Voting Rights Act. [Huffington Post] * Democrats are screwing up Obamacare -- does this open the door to the single-payer option? [Slate] * Even Mike Pence can't keep a straight face when confronted with Trump's "ideas." [Salon] * The battle over #sponsored posts continues. [Speechwriter-Ghostwriter] * No maternity leave? No problem. Just learn the basics of an office birth. [Funny or Die]
LexisNexis-Owned Law360 Settles With New York Attorney General On Noncompetes
At least in the case of junior reporters, noncompetes are now out.