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As part of Seyfarth’s 2026 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, our panel presented Protecting the House: Trade Secret Risks in Online Gaming, Sportsbooks & Predictive Markets, examining how the rapid expansion of digital wagering platforms is reshaping trade secret risk, regulatory exposure, and competitive strategy.

Michael Wexler, Mitch Robinson, and Bessie Fakhri led a practical discussion for in-house…

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Washington yesterday adopted a major shift in its approach to employee restrictive covenants. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 (ESHB 1155), approved by the Legislature in March 2026 and signed by the Governor yesterday, eliminates the use of noncompetition agreements in employment and independent contractor relationships beginning June 30, 2027 in specified situations including notices to existing agreement holders by October…

Continue Reading Governor Signs Washington’s New Noncompete Law: What Employers Should Know—and How to Prepare
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As part of Seyfarth’s 2026 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, our panel presented The Modern Insider Threat: Shadow IT, BYOD, and Trade Secrets, examining how evolving workplace technology is reshaping trade secret risk, discovery obligations, and governance strategy.

Matthew Catalano, Peter Tsai, and Danny Riley led a practical discussion for general counsel, employment counsel, IP counsel, technology and…

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific

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Shadow IT and BYOD practices are not new – but the risks they pose to trade secrets have fundamentally changed. Remote and hybrid work, the explosion of…

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To kick off the 2026 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth’s Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes practice group presented 2025 Year in Review: Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes, a timely discussion examining the most significant legal developments from 2025 and their implications for employers moving forward.

Seyfarth partners Michael Wexler, Dawn Mertineit, and Robyn Marsh provided a comprehensive…

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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
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As the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots meet again on football’s biggest stage, the rematch inevitably pulls everyone back to one moment. Different rosters. Different seasons. Same unresolved question. With a championship on the line, memories of the one-yard line come rushing back, not because the teams are the same, but because the decision still divides fans, analysts…

Continue Reading The Goal-Line Call in IP Strategy: Patent or Trade Secret?

Seyfarth has been featured in the World Intellectual Property Review “USA Trade Secrets Rankings” for 2025, which highlights leading legal talent dedicated to trade secrets law across the United States. These rankings spotlight firms and individuals with exceptional strength in litigation, advisory, and transactional work, trusted by leading companies to protect their most valuable intangible assets.

Seyfarth earned…

Continue Reading Seyfarth Recognized Again in World IP Review’s 2025 National Trade Secrets Rankings

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
12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. Eastern
11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Central
10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Mountain
9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Pacific

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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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