On February 7, 2017, the Third Circuit affirmed a partial preliminary injunction order barring two former ADP employees from soliciting customers for their new employer for one year. This decision is notable as it affirmed the propriety of electronic acknowledgements and rejected a creative challenge to ADP’s electronic signature system. See ADP, LLC v. Lynch
Illinois Prohibits Non-Compete Agreements with Low-Wage Employees
Effective January 1, 2017, the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (the “Act”) will prohibit private sector employers from entering into non-competition agreements with employees earning a “low wage.” The Act defines low-wage employees as those who earn the greater of: (a) the federal ($7.25 per hour), state ($8.25 per hour), or local (currently, $10.50 per
President Signs Defend Trade Secrets Act Into Law
Today (May 11, 2016), President Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”) into law, for the first time creating a federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation. The law has sweeping implications and is expected to have a noticeable impact on trade secret jurisprudence. In addition, the law adds new obligations for employers
Congress Passes A New Law Providing A Federal Cause Of Action For The Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
On April 11 and April 27, 2016, the Senate and House, respectively, passed the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA). The DTSA, for the first time, provides a federal cause of action for the misappropriation of trade secrets. This significant development has large implications for companies and employers nationwide. As such, Proskauer has prepared