In the Law Tribune’s employment law special section, articles focus on the new Defend Trade Secrets Act, class action waivers, new overtime rules and other topics.
How to Reap the Benefits of the New Federal Trade Secret Misappropriation Law
Employers looking to heighten available protection of valuable trade secrets are welcoming the arrival of the Defend Trade Secrets Act, a federal statute that went into effect May 11. The DTSA permits trade secret owners to file misappropriation claims in federal court, but only those owners who first implement some important changes to confidentiality agreements can reap the full scope of benefits of the new law. Read more
