In this episode of S&C’s Critical Insights, Annie Ostrager, Co-Head of S&C’s Employment Law Group, Alex Gross, a partner in the Firm’s Litigation Group, and associate Sabrina Solow, discuss steps companies can take in the employment context to protect against disclosure of trade secrets.
They explore protections that can mitigate risk when an employee leaves, including electronic measures to limit or disable access to information; policies, procedures, and contractual requirements, such as nondisclosure agreements; and monitoring activities of a competitor who has hired former employees. They also discuss how to limit the risk of new employees bringing trade secrets from their former employer.
Annie, Alex and Sabrina also discuss the importance of training and culture, including reminding employees that they do not own trade secrets they are privy to or contribute to in their work.