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Nebraska's New Data Privacy Law Doesn't Trend New Ground, With One Exception
Nebraska became the fourth state this year, and the sixteenth overall to pass a data privacy statute. Besides one key difference, the law follows familiar language.
With Noncompetes Out, Businesses May Swivel to 'Garden Leave,' Other Ways to Protect IP
“Nonsolicitation agreements will be that much more important, that much more of a prevalent part of how private entities regulate … or manage the market for employment and employment mobility,” said John Siegal, a Baker & Hostetler partner.
Federal Judge Reverses $1M Exemplary Damages Award in Favor of Employee Accused of Misappropriating Trade Secrets
“The evidence was more than sufficient for the jury to find that Parzych was doing more than simply looking for another job opportunity while still employed by ZipBy: It is disingenuous to compare an employee searching for a new position during his lunch break to Parzych’s covert attempts to acquire a valuable asset behind his […]
EPA Finalizes Rules to Reduce Power Plant Pollution 90% in 8 Years
An industry group calls the 2032 deadline for cutting greenhouse gas emissions problematic.
Clare Locke, Securing Overseas Alliance, Plots 'Smart' Growth After Departures
The firm’s motivation for forging the alliance is unrelated to the exits of four partners months ago, according to Libby Locke.
Duane Morris Leads Roku to Defense Verdict on $318M Claim
The asserted patents apply to portable gadgets that let users stream movies, television and music.
Biden Taps Three State Court Judges for California's Central District Bench
The president also makes nominations for U.S. district court judgeships in Illinois, New York and Montana.
Biden Taps 3 State Court Judges for California's Central District Bench
The president also makes nominations for U.S. District Court judgeships in Illinois, New York and Montana.
Bankruptcies Rise 16 Percent Over Previous Year
Bankruptcy filings rose 16 percent during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2024. That is a similar rate of acceleration as in the Dec. 31, 2023, quarterly report, but new bankruptcy cases remain significantly lower than before the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.