February 2011
News, commentary and legal updates from the attorneys in the Employee
Defection and Trade Secrets Practice Group at Fisher & Phillips.

One Down, Two to Go – Georgia’s Restrictive Covenant Act Moves Closer to Certainty

February 28, 2011 08:02
by Joseph P. Shelton
The enactment of Georgia's Restrictive Covenant Act has been stained with uncertainty as to its effective date. The Georgia House of Representatives recently took action to clear up the picture, and the ball is now in the Senate's court, and soon to be in the Governor's.

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What Every CEO Should Ask the General Counsel About the Company's Trade Secrets

February 23, 2011 09:52
by Michael R. Greco
What are we doing to protect our company’s trade secrets? And don't tell me we have non-compete and confidentiality agreements in place.

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Noncompetenews.com Proudly Announces Its 25,000th Visitor

February 21, 2011 10:23
by Michael R. Greco
This past week, Noncompetenews.com welcomed its 25,000th unique visitor. We would like to thank our readers who span the entie globe including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, China, India, Australia, Germany, France, the Philippines, and Singapore.

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Breach Notification Statutes: "Um...We Lost Your Social Security Number"

February 14, 2011 09:00
by Michael R. Greco
Forty-six states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have enacted legislation requiring companies to notify individuals when there is a security breach involving their personal information. Although these statutes have common attributes, employers must recognize that the laws vary by state, sometimes in significant ways.

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Do narrowly tailored non-competes favor or hinder fair competition?

Do narrowly tailored non-competes favor or hinder fair competition?


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