Employers should be aware of a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit that overly broad confidentiality and nondisparagement policies violate the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”).
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Confidentiality Agreements
The Defend Trade Secrets Act And How Employers Can Take Advantage Of It
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The newly-enacted Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) represents a significant new weapon for companies to prosecute trade secret violations. Among other features, the DTSA creates a federal cause of action for theft of trade secrets and a provision for judicial ex parte seizure of stolen property, double damages, and attorneys’ fees. Please join Hunton & Williams LLP for a complimentary webinar on August 3, 2016, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (EDT) that will cover the important aspects of the law, including the language that needs to be inserted into employment and confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements to ensure your company can take full advantage of the law.
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SEC Brings First Enforcement Action Warning Employers Against Imposing Confidentiality Terms That Could Deter Whistleblowers
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On April 1, 2015, the US Securities and Exchange Commission brought its first enforcement action against a company for asking employees to agree to confidentiality terms during internal investigations.
Top Ten Considerations in Offshore Outsourcing
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Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction may be the most important factor organizations should take into consideration when offshoring. Some countries do not recognize certain U.S. legal doctrines, such as confidentiality agreements, and without proper jurisdiction an organization may be unable to enforce its contract with a vendor.
When selecting an offshore country, organizations should consider whether the country permits a choice of law provision which would allow courts to apply U.S. law. If the country permits choice of law provisions, the provision should be well defined in the contract so that there is no ambiguity. Organizations should also consider working with counsel in the offshore country to assist with legal intricacies, even if a United States choice of law provision is permissible.…
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