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Significant developments in Illinois and Congress have changed
the landscape of trade secret and restrictive covenant
enforcement. For example:
Congress' enactment of The Defend
Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) in May 2016 created Federal protection for
trade secrets
Federal and state regulators have
increased their scrutiny of restrictive covenant agreements in
certain industry settings
Illinois Restrictive Covenant Law is
now in a state of flux due to conflicting opinions from local and
Appellate Courts
Understanding the impact of these changes in Illinois (and each
state where your company is located or does business), and the
tools now available to employers for trade secret and restrictive
covenant enforcement and protection, will help your company
safeguard its most valuable assets and maintain its advantage over
competitors.
Read on to access Seyfarth's resources, including
our recently released guides; registration for our November 3rd
Breakfast Briefing; and FAQs on Illinois Restrictive Covenant
Law.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
