As of August 20, 2024, a federal court in Texas has blocked the FTC’s non-compete ban nationwide, effectively preventing the rule from taking effect due to concerns about the FTC’s authority to enact such a rule; this means employers are currently not required to stop using non-compete agreements with most employees, although legal challenges are ongoing and the FTC may appeal the decision.

During this breakfast briefing our panel of industry practitioners will shed light on:
- Exploring the use of non-compete agreements under state laws
- What Should Employers Do Next?
- Navigate legal grounds for federal vs state laws on non-compete issues

Trade secret misappropriation is a critical concern for businesses seeking to protect their most valuable and sensitive intellectual property. However, the path to litigation in trade secret cases requires a strategic approach, involving everything from identifying the theft, proving the misappropriation, and navigating complex legal frameworks. As businesses face increasing risks from cyber threats, employee departures, and competitor actions, a well-thought-out litigation strategy is more important than ever.

- Determine the current requirement for trade secret owner to exercise “reasonable efforts” (UTSA) or “reasonable measures” (DTSA) to protect the information.
- Understand the critical elements required to build a strong case in trade secret misappropriation.
- Learn about the steps involved in securing evidence and effectively proving misappropriation.
- Gain insights into how to prevent trade secret theft before it occurs and how to respond effectively if theft happens.
- Explore strategies for settling or resolving trade secret cases before they go to trial.
- Understand the key legal and practical issues involved in defending against trade secret misappropriation claims.
- Explore current trends on jury instructions during trade secret litigation cases.

Trade secret misappropriation is a critical concern for businesses seeking to protect their most valuable and sensitive intellectual property. However, the path to litigation in trade secret cases requires a strategic approach, involving everything from identifying the theft, proving the misappropriation, and navigating complex legal frameworks. As businesses face increasing risks from cyber threats, employee departures, and competitor actions, a wellthought-out litigation strategy is more important than ever.

- Determine the current requirement for trade secret owner to exercise “reasonable efforts” (UTSA) or “reasonable measures” (DTSA) to protect the information.
- Understand the critical elements required to build a strong case in trade secret misappropriation.
- Learn about the steps involved in securing evidence and effectively proving misappropriation.
- Gain insights into how to prevent trade secret theft before it occurs and how to respond effectively if theft happens.
- Explore strategies for settling or resolving trade secret cases before they go to trial.
- Understand the key legal and practical issues involved in defending against trade secret misappropriation claims.
- Explore current trends on jury instructions during trade secret litigation cases.

Trade secret cases have continued to evolve in response to changing business environments, technological advancements, and legal frameworks. As we move further into 2024, several trends are emerging in trade secret litigation, influenced by factors such as globalization, digitalization, and the increasing complexity of intellectual property protection.

- Discover the latest legal updates in Motorola v. Hytera its subsequent effect on Beijing Meishe v. TikTok, 2024 on the
extraterritorial reach of DTSA
- Determine when can plaintiff can recover investment in R&D vs when on loss profits?
• Dissect case law in Pegasystems v. Appian and Echospan v. Medallia to seek out reasoning behind monetary remedies