For something to be a trade secret, it needs to be…secret. Of course, businesses should be able to protect information that is economically ... Read More
EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES
When a New Job Comes with a Lawsuit: Non-Compete Agreement Litigation Increasing
Thinking about looking for a new job in your current field? Considering starting your own business? You might want to double-check to see if you have ... Read More
Discrimination in the Workplace Extends to “Flextime”
Discrimination in the workplace is a serious issue that affects millions of Americans throughout the country. Many employees are ... Read More
TRIAL COURT HAS DISCRETION NOT TO AWARD TREBLE DAMAGES AGAINST AN EMPLOYER THAT FAILS TO PAY WAGES
In D’Amico v. Structural I Company, the Arizona Court of Appeals recently held that a trial court has discretion not to award treble damages against ... Read More
US SUPREME COURT RULES THAT FIRED FIANCE IS PROTECTED BY TITLE VII’S ANTI-RETALIATION PROVISION
Eric Thompson and his fiance Miriam Regalado both worked for the same employer. Three weeks after the employer was notified that Miriam had filed a ... Read More
HP SETTLES SUIT AGAINST FORMER CEO
HP has settled the lawsuit it brought against its former CEO which sought to preclude him from going to work for competitor Oracle. The terms of the ... Read More
