Noncompetition Agreements and Trade Secrets in Uncertain Times

This Foley Executive Briefing program examined exploring how, in these uncertain times, to best protect trade secrets, confidential information, and goodwill, and otherwise maximize the benefits of noncompetition agreements and similar restrictive covenants.

Questions that were discussed include:

• A brief overview of the law applicable to the protection of trade secrets, confidential information, and goodwill
  
• A brief overview of the various types of restrictive covenants and applicable law
  
• The impact of the economy on the enforceability of restrictive covenants
  
• Maximizing the protections available through restrictive covenants and other mechanisms
  
• Navigating the legal process for both the enforcement of and defense against restrictive covenants
  
• Finding the right balance of the need for protection against the imposition of restrictions

These and other issues were addressed in an informal, interactive session led by Foley Litigation Partners Russell Beck and Jeffrey M. Rosin.

Noncompetition Agreements and Trade Secrets in Uncertain Times is part of the Foley Executive Briefing Series.