Companies label plenty of information "confidential" in their contracts, NDAs, and internal policies, but that label doesn't automatically make the information a trade secret. The difference can matter a great deal when a company needs to enforce its rights. Trade secret protection under federal and state statutes depends in part on whether the owner took reasonable efforts to keep the information secret, and courts tend to look closely at the steps a company actually took. For attorneys advising on how to protect valuable business information, understanding that requirement can shape the advice they give well before any dispute comes up.
In this webinar, Laura Frederick and Maria Amelia Calaf will start with an introduction to trade secrets and explain how they differ from confidential information, including why that distinction matters in practice. The speakers will then focus on the reasonable efforts requirement, covering how courts have interpreted this statutory element and what companies can do to meet it. They'll share practical guidance for businesses at different stages, from early-stage companies with limited resources to more established organizations, so attendees can counsel their clients on safeguards that fit the company's size and circumstances.
*Live CLE Credit Information:
How to Contract will apply for 1.25 hours of General CLE credit in TX.
This program is approved for the following:
1.25 hours of General CLE credit in California
1.00 hour of Substantive CLE credit in Pennsylvania
We will provide details to attendees on how to request a certificate of attendance. These certificates are provided after an attendee submits a completed credit request form (including the CLE code words shared live) within 14 days of the live webinar. Late submissions are not accepted.
Lawyers in these other jurisdictions who attend live may be eligible for credit through reciprocity, self-application, or reporting: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IN, IL, KY, LA, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, MD, ME, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. These programs may also be eligible for Canadian CPD credit in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec.
We do not determine individual eligibility. Please check your state bar for specific compliance rules.
