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In a case that should stand as a strong reminder to apportion your damages whenever possible, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a significant post‑trial ruling in Trinseo Europe GmbH v. Harper, et al., upholding the district court’s decision to vacate a $75 million jury verdict for trade secret misappropriation. 2026 WL 160524 (5th Cir. Jan. 21, 2026).

Continue Reading Left With Nothing But An Injunction: Fifth Circuit Vacates $75 Million Trade Secret Verdict After Plaintiff Fails to Apportion Damages

Seyfarth partners Katherine Perrelli and Dallin Wilson co-authored the United States chapter of Lexology Panoramic’s Trade Secrets 2026 Report. The chapter offers a comprehensive overview of trade secret protection in the U.S., highlighting recent legal developments, enforcement trends, and best practices for safeguarding proprietary information.

Among the emerging issues addressed in this year’s report is the growing impact of…

Continue Reading Katherine Perrelli and Dallin Wilson Author 2026 Update to Lexology Panoramic’s Trade Secrets – USA Chapter
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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Hosted by Seyfarth Shaw LLP, a Platinum Sponsor of the NBA–Corporate Law Section (NBA–CLS), this CLE webinar explores the growing risks of trade secret exposure…

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Trade secrets are key to a company’s competitive advantage. In this session of our Winning Combinations webinar series, join Seyfarth’s Ken Kanzawa and Robert Terzoli for a…

Continue Reading Webinar – Protecting Trade Secrets in Government Contracting: Risks and Safeguarding Strategies
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We are pleased to share that Seyfarth partner Dawn Mertineit authored the “USA Trends and Developments” section in the recently released Chambers Trade Secrets Global Practice Guide. This highly regarded publication provides timely insights and analysis on the evolving legal landscape of trade secrets law across the globe.

Dawn addresses the growing challenges businesses face in protecting their trade…

Continue Reading Seyfarth’s Dawn Mertineit Authors “USA Trends and Developments” in Chambers Trade Secrets Global Practice Guide
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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Join us for the third and final session of our Commercial Litigation Outlook webinar series, where we’ll examine key legal trends shaping the future of trade secrets…

Continue Reading Commercial Litigation Outlook Webinar Series – Part 3: Trade Secrets, Privacy & eDiscovery: Safeguarding Data in an Uncertain Legal Landscape
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2025 Trade Secrets Webinar Series

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
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Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is transforming industries at lightning speed—but with innovation comes risk. As AI reshapes how businesses operate, protecting proprietary AI-related…

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  1. Protection strategies to safeguard valuable trade secrets,
  2. Misappropriation risks and preventative measures,
  3. Enforcement proceedings and what to expect,
  4. Remedies available
… Continue Reading Seyfarth’s Kate Perrelli and Dallin Wilson Contribute to the Lexology Panoramic: Trade Secrets – USA In-Year Update
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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Join Seyfarth partners Michael Wexler, Jesse Coleman, and Robyn Marsh for a concise analysis of 2024’s most critical legal developments. This webinar equips general counsel, employment counsel…

Continue Reading Webinar: 2024 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes: Key Trends and Insights
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In 2016, the Defend Trade Secret Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1836 (the “DTSA”), passed Congress and went into effect. At its heart, it effectively codified the Uniform Trade Secrets Act at the federal level, creating a federal cause of action. Prior to the enactment of the DTSA, a large body of federal common law had developed around the remedies available…

Continue Reading No Non-Compete? Maybe not a problem as PepsiCo appears to be alive and well.