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2025 Trade Secrets End Of Year Report Trade Secrets, Noncompetes & Employee Mobility

As we look back on 2025 and ahead to 2026 for our firm's annual survey, we report that, while 2025 marked an important turning point, we expect continuing...

United States IP

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ArentFox Schiff

Consider This — Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies Timing Of When Consideration Is Necessary For Restrictive Covenants

On February 3, 2026, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a decision reiterating the well-settled contract principle that courts should consider the adequacy of consideration for restrictive covenants at the time of contract formation, not at the time of enforcement.

United States Employment

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Foley & Lardner

Dear Littler: Are There Any Concerns About Letting Our Employees Post Videos About Our Products?

I'm a marketing manager at a nationwide retailer. One of our sales associates is an aspiring "influencer" who asked if she could film a short video showcasing our new products for social media.

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Let's Start At The Very Beginning: Delaware Supreme Court Reaffirms That Consideration For Restrictive Covenants Is Measured At Contract Formation, Not Time Of Enforcement

On February 3, 2026, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a short but highly anticipated order in North American Fire Ultimate Holdings, LP v. Doorly, reversing the Chancery Court's dismissal of contract claims seeking to enforce restrictive covenants against a former senior executive.

United States Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

New York Trapped At Work Act Update

United States Employment

DW

Davis Wright Tremaine

New 2026 California Labor And Employment Laws That Residents Should Know

United States Employment

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Miller Shah

Decision Alert: North American Fire Ultimate Holdings LP v. Doorly

United States Employment

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Mayer Brown

'Be Prepared To Defend It' – FTC Signals More Aggressive Posture Toward Noncompete Agreements

United States Anti-trust

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ArentFox Schiff

Duke University Settles Groundbreaking NIL Lawsuit Against Quarterback

United States Media & IT

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Loeb & Loeb LLP

Sherrone Moore And The Mental Health Obligations Of Employers

United States Employment

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Ford & Harrison LLP

DOL Proposes Pharmacy Benefit Manager Fee Disclosure Rule

United States Employment

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Groom Law Group

Coaster Showdown: The Non-Compete Dilemma

United States Employment

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Ward and Smith, P.A.

Global Trade Secret Update: Key Developments In 2025

United States IP

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Jones Day

Global Employer Guide

Worldwide Employment

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K&L Gates LLP

Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 264

United States Commercial

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Davis Wright Tremaine

Colorado "Opt-Out" Litigation – Petition For Rehearing En Banc And Amicus Briefs In Support

United States Finance

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Ballard Spahr LLP

Ohio's New E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act: What Construction Employers Need To Know

United States Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

Beyond Checkmate: Lessons From Chess In The Art Of Mediation

United States Litigation

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JAMS

The Empty Chair At Johannesburg: What It Says About US Power

United States International

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Steptoe LLP

Are Brand Ambassadors Really Independent Contractors?

Brand ambassadors and influencers can present growing misclassification exposure. Luxury, retail and hospitality brands increasingly rely on short-term...

United States Employment

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Polsinelli LLP

The FTC Dusts Off The 2004-Era Sports Agent Responsibility And Trust Act For The Benefit Of Student-Athletes

The FTC is actively enforcing SPARTA for the first time, exposing athlete agents to significant civil penalties for even technical noncompliance in the NIL era.

United States Media & IT

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BakerHostetler

Measure Would Mandate Massachusetts Employee Protections For Remote Workers

Massachusetts House Bill H. 2090 proposes a significant expansion of the state's employment laws by extending protections — specifically regarding restrictive covenants like noncompetes...

United States Employment

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Beck Reed Riden

NLRB Region 12 Reinforces Imminent Closure Standard In SolarMovil PR LLC Decision

Recent decision provides guidance on when the Board will dismiss a union petition involving employer operations that are temporary or about to close.

United States Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

The Global Guide Quarterly (Quarter 4, 2025)

United States Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Independent Contractor Factors + Other NJDOL Proposals Paused As Part Of Governor's EO

United States Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

The State Of Employment Law: Some States Prohibit Out-of-State Choice Of Law Provisions

United States Employment

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

OIG Reels In The Employment Safe Harbor: Recent Advisory Opinion Signals Risks For Sign-On Bonuses In Home Care

United States Healthcare

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Polsinelli LLP

Labor Relations In Sports: Collective Bargaining In 2026 And Beyond

United States Employment

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Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom

2025 Colorado Labor & Employment Year End Review

United States Employment

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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Restrictions On "Stay-Or-Pay" Provisions In US Employment Agreements Gain Momentum

United States Employment

MB

Mayer Brown

What Are Some Common Missteps That Can Weaken A Company's Ability To Protect Trade Secrets And Business Relationships, And What Can Be Done To Avoid Them? (Video)

United States Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Banning Credit Checks In The Workplace: New York's Latest Compliance Challenge

United States Employment

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Mintz

Important Amendments Proposed For New York's Recently Enacted "Trapped At Work" Act

United States Employment

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Mintz

Restrictions On "Stay-Or-Pay" Provisions In US Employment Agreements Gain Momentum

This new legislation reflects the broader policy shift in the US toward limiting employment provisions that restrict worker mobility.

United States Employment

MB

Mayer Brown

What Are Some Common Missteps That Can Weaken A Company's Ability To Protect Trade Secrets And Business Relationships, And What Can Be Done To Avoid Them? (Video)

Even with a highly detailed complaint or compelling Temporary Restraining Order brief, sometimes it can be difficult to overcome mistakes made months – or even years – before litigation begins.

United States Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Banning Credit Checks In The Workplace: New York's Latest Compliance Challenge

New York has amended its Fair Credit Reporting Act to tighten restrictions on the use of consumer credit history in employment decisions. These amendments become effective April 18, 2026...

United States Employment

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Mintz

Important Amendments Proposed For New York's Recently Enacted "Trapped At Work" Act

Less than a month after Governor Hochul signed into law the "Trapped at Work Act" which took effect immediately and which we reported on here, the New York State Legislature introduced a bill amending the Act.

United States Employment

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Mintz

New York Legislature Moves Quickly To Clarify The Trapped At Work Act

United States Employment

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

New CA And NY Laws Target "Stay-or-Pay" Arrangements

California and New York recently enacted statutory restrictions aimed at "stay-or-pay" arrangements: California AB 692 (Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 16608 & Cal. Lab. Code § 926) and the New York Trapped at Work Act (N.Y. Lab. Law art. 37, §§ 1050-1055), respectively.

United States Employment

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Proskauer Rose LLP

What You Need To Know About New York's Stay-or-Pay Law

In conjunction with our federal and New York State labor and employment 2025 Review and 2026 Outlook, we focus here on one of the key developments under New York law.

United States Employment

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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

New York's Trapped At Work Act: Immediate Prohibition Of "Stay-or-Pay" Employment Provisions

On December 19, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Trapped at Work Act (the "Act"), introducing sweeping new restrictions on certain employment-related repayment agreements.

United States Employment

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

Determining Work Authorization For Employees On TPS And Humanitarian Parole – Updated January 7, 2026

The Trump administration has enacted significant policy changes impacting individuals authorized to work under various immigration programs, including Temporary Protected Status (TPS)...

United States Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

DOL Issues Opinion Letter Regarding Compensability Of Pre-Shift Activities Covered By A Collective Bargaining Agreement

United States Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Don't Get Trapped: California's New Stay-or-Pay Bill Effective As Of January 1, 2026

United States Employment

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Rich May

New York's "Stay Or Pay" Prohibition Could Implicate Common Employee Compensation Arrangements

United States Employment

PL

Polsinelli LLP

Expanded Employer Obligations Under The Illinois Workplace Transparency Act Effective January 1, 2026

United States Employment

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP

2026 Michigan Labor And Employment Law Update: Wage Increases, Sick Leave, Contract Limits, And Key Legislative Risks For Employers

United States Employment

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Dykema

New York's "Trapped At Work Act" Takes Effect And Prohibits Certain "Stay Or Pay" Agreements

United States Employment

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Mintz

FYI – GAO Finds Key Person "Available" Despite Accepting Employment With A Different Company

United States Employment

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Crowell & Moring LLP

Employment Law Alert: DOJ Guidance Identifies Unlawful DEI Policies And Best Practices

United States Employment

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Shulman Rogers

California Reshapes 'Stay-or-Pay&' Contracts: What Employers Must Do By January 1, 2026

United States Employment

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Perkins Coie LLP

California's AB 692: The State Puts "Stay-or-Pay" Agreements Under Greater Scrutiny

United States Employment

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Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Can You Face Retaliation For Negotiating Your Contract Or Benefits?

United States Employment

Mizrahi Kroub

California's New AI And Automated-Decision Rules: Why Employers Should Act Now

United States Employment

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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

California's New "Quit Fee" Ban: What Employers Need To Know About AB 692

United States Employment

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Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP

When NIL Deals Hit The Transfer Portal: UGAA v. Wilson And What Universities Need To Know

United States Employment

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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

California's Assembly Bill 692, Restricting Many So-Called "Stay-or-Pay" Employment Contract Terms, Set To Take Effect January 1, 2026

United States Employment

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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Miller Shah

Essential Steps To Sell Your Business (Video)

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Offit Kurman

Virginia's New Non-Compete Law And Updates On The DMV Non-Compete Landscape (Video)

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Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd

Navigating The Office: What Does "Cause" Mean? (Video)

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McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman

Navigating SOFAs + Remote Work: Dependents Of Military, USG Personnel, And Civilian Contractors Abroad (Video)

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

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