Lessons Learned: Tips on How to Allege and Argue Trade Secret Misappropriation at a Preliminary Injunction Hearing

By Kevin Cloutier and Amy Harwath on August 30, 2017 Posted in Non-Competition Covenants, Trade Secret Misappropriation

Since its passage in 2016, the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) has increasingly become a valuable tool for employers seeking to enjoin former employees and competitors from misappropriating trade secrets. However, in requests for preliminary injunctive relief, companies often struggle with adequately alleging a likelihood of success on the merits of their claims under both … Continue Reading

Illinois Limits Non-Compete Agreements Yet Again

By Kevin Cloutier and Mikela Sutrina on September 7, 2016 Posted in Employment Agreements, Illinois Employment Legislation, Non-Competition Covenants

On August 19, 2016, Governor Bruce Rauner officially signed into law the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (the “Act”), with an effective date of January 1, 2017. The Act, while short and to the point, will have a significant impact on private sector employers who routinely require all employees, regardless of job level or wage, … Continue Reading

The Defend Trade Secrets Act – Coming to a Federal Court Near You

By Kevin Cloutier and Mikela Sutrina on May 9, 2016 Posted in Non-Competition Covenants, Trade Secret Misappropriation

The Defend Trade Secrets Act (the “DTSA”), the first of its kind at the federal level, has been passed in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Now, the DTSA merely awaits President Obama’s expected signature to become law. The DTSA has the potential to transform trade secret litigation and create more uniform case … Continue Reading