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2016 Essential Non-Compete and Trade Secret Law eConference
Contains material from Jun 2016 to Oct 2016
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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.
Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides
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Stephen E. Fox, Robert James Garrey
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Session 1 —18 mins
Protecting Business Interests with Non-Compete Agreements (Oct 2016)
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.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Essential Non-Compete and Trade Secret Law: A Practical Guide to Talent Management
Stephen E. Fox,
Polsinelli PC - Dallas, TX
Robert James Garrey,
Polsinelli PC - Dallas, TX
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Stephen E. Fox, Robert James Garrey
Session 2 —40 mins
Drafting Tips for Effective Non-Compete Agreements (Oct 2016)
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.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Essential Non-Compete and Trade Secret Law: A Practical Guide to Talent Management
Stephen E. Fox,
Polsinelli PC - Dallas, TX
Robert James Garrey,
Polsinelli PC - Dallas, TX
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John C. C. Sanders Jr.
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Session 3 —45 mins
Trade Secrets: Texas Law and the New Federal Legislation (Oct 2016)
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.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Essential Non-Compete and Trade Secret Law: A Practical Guide to Talent Management
John C. C. Sanders Jr.,
Fish & Richardson P.C. - Dallas, TX
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John C. C. Sanders Jr.
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Session 4 —16 mins
Drafting Tips for Effective Non-Disclosure Agreements (Oct 2016)
Get practical tips on how to draft effective, enforceable non-disclosure agreements to protect your company or client's intellectual property interests.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Essential Non-Compete and Trade Secret Law: A Practical Guide to Talent Management
John C. C. Sanders Jr.,
Fish & Richardson P.C. - Dallas, TX
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Steven L. Mierl
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Session 5 —28 mins
The TRO Process Explained (Oct 2016)
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.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Essential Non-Compete and Trade Secret Law: A Practical Guide to Talent Management
Steven L. Mierl,
Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP - Austin, TX
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Steven L. Mierl, William E. Hammel, Mark Temple
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Session 6 —49 mins
Fight at the TI Corral (Oct 2016)
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.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Essential Non-Compete and Trade Secret Law: A Practical Guide to Talent Management
Steven L. Mierl,
Cornell Smith Mierl & Brutocao, LLP - Austin, TX
William E. Hammel,
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP - Dallas, TX
Mark Temple,
Reed Smith LLP - Houston, TX
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William E. Hammel, Mark Temple
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Session 7 —8 mins
The Local TRO Process (Oct 2016)
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.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Essential Non-Compete and Trade Secret Law: A Practical Guide to Talent Management
William E. Hammel,
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP - Dallas, TX
Mark Temple,
Reed Smith LLP - Houston, TX
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Jason M. Storck
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Session 8 —28 mins
Navigating Employee Data Privacy in the Digital Age (Jun 2016)
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 presented: May 2016 Labor and Employment Law Conference
Jason M. Storck,
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - Austin, TX
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Michael P. Maslanka, Jenny McCauley
Session 9 —28 mins
Found in Translation: HR Speak for Lawyers and Lawyer Speak for HR (Oct 2016)
Human Resources and the legal profession both have their own way of discussing employment issues, and understanding one another can prove challenging in the midst of employment disputes. Learn how to bridge this divide through a candid conversation between both sides of the equation.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Essential Non-Compete and Trade Secret Law: A Practical Guide to Talent Management
Michael P. Maslanka,
UNT Dallas College of Law - Dallas, TX
Jenny McCauley,
Southwestern Energy Company - Houston, TX
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Laura M. Merritt
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Session 10 —60 mins
Investigating the Employee Departure (Oct 2016)
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.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Essential Non-Compete and Trade Secret Law: A Practical Guide to Talent Management
Laura M. Merritt,
Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX
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Will Pryor
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Session 11 —35 mins
Mediation of Non-Compete and Non-Disclosure Disputes (Oct 2016)
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.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Essential Non-Compete and Trade Secret Law: A Practical Guide to Talent Management
Will Pryor,
Will Pryor Mediation & Arbitration - Dallas, TX
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Jason Boulette
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Session 12 —59 mins
Tips for the New Employer and the Former Employer (Oct 2016)
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.
Originally presented: Sep 2016 Essential Non-Compete and Trade Secret Law: A Practical Guide to Talent Management
Jason Boulette,
Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX