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Trade Secrets Cases Can be a Barrel of Laughs

Many trade secrets cases are entertaining. But a trade secrets case about comedians and comedy clubs? Now that’s funny. Harith Iskander v. Laugh Factory, Inc., Case No. LA CV-19-1076-MWF(JEMx) (C.D. Cal. March 17, 2020), involved a dispute between a Malaysian…

Have you Seen this Video?! Authentication of Deepfakes & Fake Profiles

In the ever-changing era of social media that we live in, a new trend has emerged among online scammers and cybercriminals. Now, instead of using a real person’s identity and information to create fake profiles, cybercriminals are simply fabricating profiles…

Virginia Law Banning Non-Competes for Low-Wage Workers Now in Effect

Earlier this year, we informed you that Virginia passed new legislation restricting the use of non-competes for low-wage employees. This new law is now in effect and applies to non-compete agreements entered on or after July 1. Updated Guidance for…

Salesman’s Non-Competes Enforceable under the Restrictive Covenant Act

This blog closely monitors decisions interpreting Georgia’s still relatively new Restrictive Covenant Act. Several decisions have come down in the last few years that provide more guidance on when covenants are enforceable under the Restrictive Covenant Act. A recent decision…