Tag Archives: Defend Trade Secrets Act

Employers’ Toolbox Series: Lessons on Ex Parte Seizure in Five Years of the DTSA

By Clifford R. Atlas, Erik J. Winton and Jonathan L. Crook on Posted in: Employers' Toolbox Series, Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act, Trade Secrets
(This is part of the Restrictive Covenant Report “Employers’ Toolbox Series,” where we examine lesser-utilized methods of protecting confidential information, trade secrets, and other business interests.) The Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”), 18 U.S.C. § 1836, et seq., is approaching its fifth anniversary after being signed into law by President Barack Obama on May 11, 2016.  … Continue Reading

State and Federal Trade Secrets Claims Upheld By Northern District of Illinois

By Gregory H. Andrews on Posted in: Injunctions, Trade Secrets
A May 11, 2017 decision by Judge Chang, in the Northern District of Illinois, found misappropriation alleged under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) and the Illinois Trade Secrets Act (ITSA), in a case where the employee downloaded files while still employed.  Denying the Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss a Third Amended Complaint, the Court examined … Continue Reading

White House Continues Attack on Non-Compete Agreements

By Clifford R. Atlas, David M. Walsh and Erik J. Winton on Posted in: Non-Compete, Trade Secrets
The assault on non-compete agreements has continued in a significant way, as outlined in our web article, White House Continues Attack on Non-Compete Agreements.  The latest White House document, coupled with prior reports from the White House and Treasury Department, as well as actions initiated by the Attorney General of New York and the Attorney … Continue Reading

Defend Trade Secrets Act Set to Become Law

By Clifford R. Atlas, Erik J. Winton and Jackson Lewis P.C. on Posted in: Trade Secrets
For the first time, there will be a federal private right of action for misappropriation of trade secrets. The Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”), passed by both houses of Congress, is headed to President Barack Obama for his signature and his office has stated it “strongly supports” the legislation. The DTSA will become effective upon … Continue Reading
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