Thursday, February 19, 2026
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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
Continue Reading Webinar – The Modern Insider Threat: Shadow IT, BYOD, and Trade Secrets
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
Continue Reading Key Takeaways and Access to Webinar Recording – 2025 Year in Review: Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes
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
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
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern
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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
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
Thursday, May 1, 2025
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern
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11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Mountain
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific
In today’s always-online world, a single social media post, GitHub upload, or Slack message can put millions of dollars in proprietary data
Continue Reading Webinar – Securing the Invisible: Protecting Trade Secrets in the Age of Oversharing
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.
Continue Reading Webinar Recap! Drafting Restrictive Covenants That Work – Insights from Recent Legal Battles