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We’re pleased to announce that Seyfarth’s Trading Secrets blog has been named one of FeedSpot’s Top 10 Trade Secrets Blogs.

Compiled from thousands of blogs, FeedSpot’s list highlights leading sources based on web traffic, social media engagement, domain authority, and content freshness.

Edited by Dawn Mertineit, Trading Secrets offers timely updates and in-depth analysis on trade secrets, non-compete…

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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…

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2025 Trade Secrets Webinar Series

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Thursday, May 1, 2025
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In today’s always-online world, a single social media post, GitHub upload, or Slack message can put millions of dollars in proprietary data…

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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…

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In our recent webinar, “Drafting Restrictive Covenants That Work – Insights from Recent Legal Battles,” Seyfarth’s Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Compete partners Dawn Mertineit and Dallin Wilson explored the evolving legal landscape surrounding restrictive covenants. As courts and lawmakers continue to scrutinize non-competes, non-solicits, and NDAs, employers must adapt their agreements to remain enforceable while protecting critical business interests.

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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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2025 Trade Secrets Webinar Series

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Thursday, February 27, 2025
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Restrictive covenants continue to face evolving legal challenges and heightened regulatory scrutiny. With shifting state and federal laws, businesses must carefully craft…

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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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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. The breadth of our discussions encompassed a spectrum of critical topics:

  1. 2024 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes Year in Review
  2. Navigating the Intersection of Non-Compete Agreements and Employee Mobility
  3. Employee Training Programs: Building a Culture of Confidentiality
  4. Navigating Legal Minefields: Insights from Seyfarth’s 2024 Commercial Litigation Outlook
  5. Deciphering the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban: Navigating the New Regulatory Terrain and Adequately Protecting Employers’ Interests
  6. Data Protection and Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Trade Secrets in the Digital Age
  7. Unveiling Trade Secrets Breaches: Leveraging Forensic Exams for Robust IP Protection
  8. Enforcement Strategies Beyond Litigation: Leveraging Alternative Dispute Resolution
  9. Trade Secrets Audits: Assessing and Strengthening Your Company’s IP Protection
  10. What Employers Need to Know Regarding Non-Compete Changes in 2024

To conclude our impactful 2024 webinar series, we’ve carefully compiled key takeaways from each session. If you missed any sessions, recordings are available on our blog or through the provided links. We’re excited to share that Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit is attainable by watching the webinar recordings. For CLE credit inquiries, please email cle@seyfarth.com after viewing the webinar.Continue Reading 2024 Trade Secrets Webinar Series Recap: Key Takeaways and Access to Recordings