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The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and Former EmployeesLaptops, thumb drives, data sticks, e-mails, and USB ports make it easy for employees to walk out of a company with valuable information, customer lists, and trade secrets. An employer’s remedies are often limited.
Law Firm Layoffs Trigger Need for Preventive StepsOver the past several months, law firms have discharged both lawyers and staff in unprecedented numbers. Although it may be too early to assess whether these layoffs will result in significant legal fallout, law firms may make particularly attractive targets for lawsuits.
Managing Stressed Employees in Difficult Economic TimesWith an unemployment rate of 8.5% and an underemployment rate exceeding 14%, the workplace can be a very stressful environment. This article presents a discussion on how to manage these stressed employees.
Ex-Heller Employees Sue Former PartnersFormer employees of Heller Ehrman sued at least 179 former partners in April, demanding they fork over $32 million for the largest group of creditors in the defunct firm’s bankruptcy. This article discusses the suit.
VerdictsRecent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
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