Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Artificial intelligence is transforming how companies create, use, and protect their most valuable confidential information. While the legal definition of a trade secret remains largely unchanged, AI
Continue Reading Webinar – From Prompt to Proof: Investigating and Litigating Trade-Secret Theft in the Age of AI
Upon President Trump’s reelection and his immediate termination of not only former General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) but also Board Member Gywnne Wilcox, it was apparent that changes would soon be coming to the agency. One of the most significant early shifts occurred on February 14, 2025, when then-acting General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board William Cowen rescinded several memoranda Abruzzo had previously issued.
One of these, Memorandum GC 23-08, was issued on May 30, 2023, and stated that “[e]xcept in limited circumstances,” the “proffer, maintenance, and enforcement” of non-compete agreements violates the National Labor Relations Act (the “Act”). See NLRB, Office of the General Counsel, Non-Compete Agreements that Violate the National Labor Relations Act, Memorandum GC 23-08, at p. 1 (May 30, 2023) (rescinded Feb. 24, 2025).
Another rescinded memorandum, Memorandum GC 25-01, was issued on October 7, 2024, and built on the first by making recommendations for “remedying the harmful effects of” not only noncompete agreements, but also “stay-or-pay” provisions such as training repayment agreement provisions (also known as “TRAPs”), educational repayment contracts, quit fees, damages clauses, and even sign-on bonuses tied to specific stay periods. See NLRB, Office of the General Counsel, Remedying the Harmful Effects of Non-Compete and “Stay-or-Pay” Provisions that Violate the National Labor Relations Act, Memorandum GC 25-01 (Oct. 7, 2024) (rescinded Feb. 14, 2025).
Continue Reading Cementing Directional Shift: NLRB Advice Memorandum Confirms Lawfulness of Non-Competes and Raises Questions About Separation Agreements
As part of Seyfarth’s 2026 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, our panel presented Digital Exfiltration & Departing Employees: Protecting Trade Secrets in a Modern Risk Environment, examining the growing risks organizations face as employee mobility increases and technology creates new avenues for information transfer.
Jay Carle, Marcus Mintz, and Joe Greenfield of Maryman led a practical discussion for
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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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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
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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
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