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2016

Essential Non-Compete and Trade Secret Law: A Practical Guide to Talent Management

Dallas Sep 9, 2016 Cityplace Conference Center
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Austin Sep 30, 2016 Norris Conference Center
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Houston Oct 7, 2016 Norris Conference Center - CityCentre
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Overview

Essential Non-Compete and Trade Secret Law: A Practical Guide to Talent Management is a one-day program led by experts in drafting and litigating of non-compete and non-disclosure agreements.The program is extensive, providing attendees with a comprehensive overview and offering practical tips on how to avoid disputes where you can, and how to effectively resolve them when you cannot. The program also offers local insight into unique practice quirks in each city, ensuring attendees know what to expect from their local adjudicators.

This practical course provides detailed written materials and is ideal for HR professionals and beginning employment lawyers, and anyone in need of a refresher on this ever-changing area of law.

Attendees are also encouraged to come a day early for Thursday's Essential Employment program for a comprehensive overview of employment law.

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Event Schedule

Program is subject to change.
All times are Central Time Zone.

  • Time
    Credit
    Subject
    Speaker
  • Friday Morning, Sep. 9, 2016
    Presiding Officer:
    Stephen E. Fox, Polsinelli PC - Dallas, TX
  • 7:30 am
    Registration Opens
    Includes continental breakfast.

  • 8:20 am
    Opening Remarks

  • The Latest in Talent Management: Non-Compete Agreements
  • 8:30 am
    0.75 hr
    Protecting Business Interests with Non-Compete Agreements
    In an age when employee mobility is the norm, non-compete agreements can serve as a valuable tool to protect business interests. Learn the essential elements of an enforceable non-compete agreement, and identify possible pitfalls in your talent management practices.

    In Dallas:
    Stephen E. Fox, Polsinelli PC - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Robert James Garrey, Polsinelli PC - Dallas, TX

  • 9:15 am
    0.25 hr
    Drafting Tips for Effective Non-Compete Agreements
    The enforceability of a non-compete agreement hinges on precise drafting. Get tips on how to make sure your agreement is legally enforceable and how to avoid common drafting pitfalls.

    In Dallas:
    Stephen E. Fox, Polsinelli PC - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Robert James Garrey, Polsinelli PC - Dallas, TX

  • The Latest in Talent Management: Trade Secrets and Non-Disclosure Agreements
  • 9:30 am
    0.75 hr
    Trade Secrets: Texas Law and the New Federal Legislation
    An in-depth look at the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act and new federal Defend Trade Secrets Act, and what they mean for your business.

    In Dallas:
    John C. C. Sanders Jr., Fish & Richardson P.C. - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    John C. C. Sanders Jr., Fish & Richardson P.C. - Dallas, TX

  • 10:15 am
    0.25 hr
    Drafting Tips for Effective Non-Disclosure Agreements
    Get practical tips on how to draft effective, enforceable non-disclosure agreements to protect your company or client's intellectual property interests.

    In Dallas:
    John C. C. Sanders Jr., Fish & Richardson P.C. - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    John C. C. Sanders Jr., Fish & Richardson P.C. - Dallas, TX

  • 10:30 am
    Break

  • Temporary Restraining Orders: Protection and Process
  • 10:45 am
    0.50 hr
    The TRO Process Explained
    The temporary injunction hearing is the key moment in non-compete enforcement. Get practical tips on what you need to establish, and specifically what constitutes imminent irreparable harm.
     

    In Dallas:
    Steven L. Mierl, Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP - Austin, TX
    In Houston:
    Steven L. Mierl, Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP - Austin, TX

  • 11:15 am
    0.50 hr
    Fight at the TI Corral
    The temporary injunction (TI) fight is an essential step in non-compete litigation, but it comes early in the process and litigants can get caught unprepared! Many lawyers express that a case may be won or lost at this early stage.  How does this hearing differ from the TRO hearing? What should litigants do to prepare for success at this critical hearing? What are the anticipated issues and arguments? Learn how to avoid the traps and set yourself up for an effective litigation.

    In Dallas:
    Steven L. Mierl, Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP - Austin, TX
    William E. Hammel, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Steven L. Mierl, Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP - Austin, TX
    Mark Temple, Reed Smith LLP - Houston, TX

  • 11:45 am
    0.50 hr
    The Local TRO Process
    The process for obtaining a temporary restraining order (TRO) can vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and even from judge to judge. Get practical tips from seasoned local practitioners on how to obtain a TRO in your local courtroom.

    In Dallas:
    William E. Hammel, Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Mark Temple, Reed Smith LLP - Houston, TX

  • 12:15 pm
    Pick Up Lunch
    Included in registration.

  • Friday Afternoon, Sep. 9, 2016
    Presiding Officer:
    Steven L. Mierl, Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP - Austin, TX
  • LUNCHEON PRESENTATION
  • 12:35 pm
    Dallas Only
    0.50 hr
    Video Replay: Navigating Employee Data Privacy in the Digital Age
    An overview of current hot topics in the area of employee data privacy, including issues regarding the authorized and unauthorized access of employees’ personal information from current and former employers.  Originally recorded at the 23rd Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference.

    Jason M. Storck, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - West Lake Hills, TX

  • 1:05 pm
    Break

  • Employee Departures: The Experts Speak
  • 1:20 pm
    1.00 hr
    Investigating the Employee Departure
    Departing employees can carry the risk of losing company assets—both literally and figuratively. Learn how to investigate possible misappropriation of company assets, and how to prevent their misappropriation in the first place.

    In Dallas:
    Laura M. Merritt, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
    In Houston:
    Laura M. Merritt, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX

  • 2:20 pm
    0.50 hr
    Mediation of Non-Compete and Non-Disclosure Disputes
    More often than not, disputes involving departing employees end up in mediation. Hear from local mediators about what they look for in resolving these disputes, and what you can do to help avoid them in the first place.

    In Dallas:
    Will Pryor, Will Pryor Mediation & Arbitration - Dallas, TX
    In Houston:
    Will Pryor, Will Pryor Mediation & Arbitration - Dallas, TX

  • 2:50 pm
    Break

  • 3:00 pm
    1.00 hr
    Tips for the New Employer and the Former Employer
    Get practical tips on hiring key talent from the competition while minimizing the chance of litigation and maximizing the chance of success in the event of a suit, and learn to manage the departure of key talent to a direct competitor for both business and litigation purposes. 

    In Dallas:
    Jason Boulette, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
    In Houston:
    Jason Boulette, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX

  • 4:00 pm
    Adjourn

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Conference Faculty

Jason Boulette

Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Stephen E. Fox

Polsinelli PC
Dallas, TX

Robert James Garrey

Polsinelli PC
Dallas, TX

William E. Hammel

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP
Dallas, TX

Michael P. Maslanka

UNT Dallas College of Law
Dallas, TX

Jenny McCauley

Southwestern Energy Company
Houston, TX

Laura M. Merritt

Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P.
Austin, TX

Steven L. Mierl

Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP
Austin, TX

Will Pryor

Will Pryor Mediation & Arbitration
Dallas, TX

John C. C. Sanders Jr.

Fish & Richardson P.C.
Dallas, TX

Jason M. Storck

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.
West Lake Hills, TX

Mark Temple

Reed Smith LLP
Houston, TX

Planning Committee

Stephen E. Fox

Polsinelli PC
Dallas, TX

Michael P. Maslanka

UNT Dallas College of Law
Dallas, TX

Steven L. Mierl

Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP
Austin, TX

Deborah Salzberg

The University of Texas School of Law
Austin, TX

Credit Info

  • Dallas
  • Austin
  • Houston
MCLE Credit
Toggle view Texas – 6.50 hrs
Legal Specialization(s): Civil Appellate Law, Civil Trial Law, Labor and Employment Law
You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number  provided on your certificate of attendance.
Toggle view California – 6.50 hrs
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov.  UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  
Toggle view Oklahoma – 8.00 hrs
You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.
Other Credit
Toggle view Human Resources PHR/SPHR/GPHR – 6.50 hrs
This program has been pre-approved for credit toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Please claim and certify your credit in "Your Briefcase" at the end of the program and after doing so you will be able to download your certificate of attendance with the HRCI  activity ID number. Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

For more information about certification or recertification, please visit the HR Certification Institute website at www.hrci.org
Toggle view Human Resources SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP – 6.50 hrs
The University of Texas School of Law is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. Please claim and certify your credit in "Your Briefcase" at the end of the program and after doing so you will be able to download your certificate of attendance with the course ID number. Please contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

 
 
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 8.00 hrs
The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.
MCLE Credit
Toggle view Texas – 6.50 hrs
Legal Specialization(s): Civil Appellate Law, Civil Trial Law, Labor and Employment Law
You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number  provided on your certificate of attendance.
Toggle view California – 6.50 hrs
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov.  UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  
Toggle view Oklahoma – 8.00 hrs
You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.
Other Credit
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 8.00 hrs
The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.
MCLE Credit
Toggle view Texas – 6.50 hrs
Legal Specialization(s): Civil Appellate Law, Civil Trial Law, Labor and Employment Law
You may claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the State Bar of Texas. A Certificate of Attendance will be provided in Your Briefcase for your records. The system reports Texas CLE credit every Tuesday. If you are claiming credit in the last week of your birth month, self-report your CLE credit directly to the State Bar of Texas at texasbar.com, using the course number  provided on your certificate of attendance.
Toggle view California – 6.50 hrs
You must claim your credit online in Your Briefcase, and will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE is required to provide the State Bar with electronic attendance records for any MCLE participatory activity within 60 days of completion of the activity. The California licensee is responsible for reporting their compliance/credit hours earned to the State Bar at the end of their reporting period directly to the State Bar of California at calbar.ca.gov.  UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  
Toggle view Oklahoma – 8.00 hrs
You must claim and certify your credit online in Your Briefcase, then you will then be provided a Certificate of Attendance for your records. UT Law CLE will report credit on your behalf to the Oklahoma Bar Association within 30 days after the conference.
Other Credit
Toggle view TX Accounting CPE – 8.00 hrs
The University of Texas School of Law (Provider #250) live conferences are presumptively approved by The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for Texas Accounting CPE credit based on a 50-minute credit hour. Approved for general CPE credit only.

At the conference, you are welcome to sign in on the Accounting CPE Record of Attendance form at the registration desk, but we are now reporting all credit online. You will receive a Texas Accounting Certificate of Completion in Your Briefcase. Self-report your CPE credit directly to TSBPA. UT Law CLE will maintain Attendance Records for four years.  

Contact us at accreditation@utcle.org if you have additional questions.

Key Dates

Dallas – Sep 9, 2016 – Cityplace Conference Center
Conference Concluded
Austin – Sep 30, 2016 – Norris Conference Center
Conference Concluded
Houston – Oct 7, 2016 – Norris Conference Center - CityCentre
Conference Concluded
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$330.00 for registrations received after this time

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$365.00 for registrations received after this time

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Last day for $280.00 Regular pricing: Sep 28, 2016

$330.00 for registrations received after this time

Last day for cancellation (full refund): Sep 30, 2016

$50 processing fee applied after this date

Last day for cancellation: Oct 3, 2016

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Cityplace Conference Center

2711 North Haskell Avenue
Dallas, TX
214.515.5100
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Norris Conference Center

2525 West Anderson Lane, Suite 365
Austin, TX 78757
512-451-5011
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Norris Conference Center - CityCentre

816 Town and Country Blvd. Suite 210
Houston, TX 77024
713.590.0950
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