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Wyoming Joins the List of States Banning Some Noncompete Agreements

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On March 19, 2025, Wyoming became one of the latest states to enact legislation banning noncompete agreements. The new law, which goes into effect July 1, 2025, voids “[a]ny covenant not to compete that restricts the right...more

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Georgia Federal Court Denies TRO and Motion to Dismiss in Trade Secrets Case

On March 27, 2025, in Stimlabs LLC v. Griffiths, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ordered a former executive, Sarah Griffiths, to face claims related to her alleged theft of Stimlab’s trade secrets...more

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Coming Soon: Changes to State Noncompete Laws in Virginia, Arkansas, and Wyoming

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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...more

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Employee pirates can plunder a business. Arrrgh ye ready?

Piracy is defined as robbery by ship- or boat-borne attackers upon another ship or a coastal area, with a goal of stealing cargo or other valuables. During the Golden Age of Piracy, from the 1680s to the 1720s, infamous...more

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Washington State Proposes Full Ban on Non-Competes—Here’s What You Need to Know

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With the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed nationwide ban on noncompetes seemingly dead, states continue to march forward with their own regulation of such agreements. Washington’s current law bans noncompetes for employees...more

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Wyoming Bans Most Non-Compete Agreements

Wyoming just banned most non-compete agreements (Wyo. Stat. § 1-23-108): starting July 1, 2025, most agreements that restrict workers from working in competitive jobs will be void, absent some exceptions for: High-Level...more

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Washington State Proposes Full Ban on Non-Competes

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With the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed nationwide ban on noncompetes seemingly dead, states continue to march forward with their own regulation of such agreements. Washington’s current law bans noncompetes for employees...more

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Employment Litigation Roundup: March 2025

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Connecticut declines to restrain departed founder from using client list - A Connecticut federal judge in TJT Capital Group, LLC v. Timothy McFadden denied an investment adviser’s motion for a temporary restraining order...more

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Wyoming Bans Non-Compete Covenants with Some Exceptions

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On March 19, 2025, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed into law Senate File 107, now Enrolled Act No. 87 (the “Act”), which makes any covenant not to compete that restricts the right of any person to receive compensation for...more

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HR Minute: Wyoming Becomes Latest State to Restrict Non-Competes

On March 19, 2025, Wyoming enacted a new law significantly restricting the use of non-compete agreements except in limited circumstances. The new law contains several exceptions, including non-competes tied to the sale of a...more

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Wyoming Legislature Takes a Bite Out of Covenants Not to Compete

Brad Cave by Brad Cave Governor Gordon signed a bill this week to significantly narrow the enforceability of covenants not to compete under Wyoming law.  While the new law leaves Wyoming businesses with a few options to...more

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Navigating Non-Compete Agreements: Key Considerations for In-House Counsel in Franchise Businesses

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In May of last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sought to ban non-compete agreements in most employment contracts. Franchise agreements were an exception. However, before the rule could take effect in September, a...more

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Trade Secrets and Noncompete Agreements: Analysis of Significant Cases and Emerging Trends

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Trade secrets, noncompetes, and other restrictive covenants continued to make headlines in 2024. Most notably, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a final rule imposing a near total ban on employee noncompetes that...more

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Customer Non-Solicitation Restrictions Face Increasing Scrutiny

When considering whether to place employees under post-employment restrictive covenants, employers often consider including customer non-solicitation provisions in addition to or as an alternative to the traditional...more

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Legal Alternatives to Breaking a Non-Compete Agreement in Texas

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Many employees feel trapped by non-compete agreements, but there are legal ways to handle these restrictive employment agreements. Before risking legal action by breaking your agreement, consider these alternatives....more

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Dialysis & Nephrology Digest - January 2025

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Happy New Year and welcome to our 2024 Trade Secret and Restrictive Covenant Year in Review. 2024 was less stressful and dramatic than most people feared at the start of the year, but there still were some significant rulings...more

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Freedom to Compete, But at a Cost: Delaware Signals Forfeiture Clauses Could Be a Viable Non-Compete Alternative

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The Delaware Supreme Court recently clarified that forfeiture-for-competition clauses under the Employee Choice Doctrine may be enforceable against a broader range of employees, including middle managers, not just...more

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#WorkforceWednesday®: Trade Secret Litigation - Lessons from High-Stakes Group Exits - Spilling Secrets Podcast - Employment Law...

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This week, on our Spilling Secrets podcast series, our panelists discuss how to navigate “group lift-outs,” in which one company hires multiple employees from another company at or about the same time: Group lift-outs are...more

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Insider Threats: The Overlooked Risks of Departing Employees and Sensitive Data Theft

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Insider threats continue to present a significant challenge for organizations of all sizes. One particularly concerning scenario involves employees who leave an organization and impermissibly take or download sensitive...more

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Checklist: Texas Employment Agreements for Out-of-State Employers

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Multistate employers with employees in Texas are subject to state laws regarding employment agreements. Whether your business is large or small, specific provisions within your agreements could render your agreements...more

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2024’s Top Stories in Unfair Competition and Trade Secrets Law

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2024 was quite a year in unfair competition and trade secrets law, with the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule on non-competes garnering widespread mainstream media attention. While the FTC final rule has been set aside...more

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Trade Secrets/Non-Compete 2024 Year in Review

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Happy New Year and welcome to our 2024 Trade Secret and Restrictive Covenant Year in Review. 2024 was less stressful and dramatic than most people feared at the start of the year, but there still were some significant rulings...more

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2024 Trade Secrets Webinar Series Recap: Key Takeaways and Access to Recordings

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In 2024, Seyfarth’s Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Compete practice group presented a series of dynamic and insightful CLE webinars, addressing pivotal challenges confronting businesses head-on. ...more

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50 State Desktop Reference - What Businesses Need to Know about Non-Competes and Trade Secrets Law - 2024

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As we navigate a rapidly evolving business and legal landscape, Seyfarth proudly presents the latest edition of our flagship publication, the 50-State Non-Compete Desktop Reference. Crafted with precision by our nationally...more

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#WorkforceWednesday®: 2024’s Biggest Trade Secrets and Non-Compete Developments - Spilling Secrets Podcast - Employment Law This...

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This week, on our Spilling Secrets podcast series, our panelists look back on the top trade secrets and non-compete stories of the year: This year has been a rollercoaster for trade secrets and non-compete law. We’ve seen...more

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