• Home
  • Our People
    • Christine Burns
    • David T. Barton
    • Alison Pulaski Carter
    • Alexandra Miller
    • Cecilia N. Nieto
  • Practice Areas
    • Employment Litigation
    • Employment Law Advice
    • Restrictive Covenants
    • Employment Contracts
    • Compliance
  • BurnsBarton Blog
  • Get Started
  • Contact and Directions

Defend Trade Secrets Act Requires Employer Action

May 13, 2016
by David Barton
0 Comment

On May 12, 2016 President Barack Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”). The new law basically does two things of significance: first, it gives Federal District Courts original jurisdiction over trade secret disputes, and second, it provides procedures that will allow plaintiffs to “seize” property if necessary to prevent “the propagation or dissemination” of trade secrets that have been misappropriated.

The law also allows for the recovery of punitive damages and attorney fees. But employers may get these damages only if they provide a special notice to whistleblowers that, under certain circumstances, a whistleblower may disclose trade secrets to his or her attorney for use in court proceedings. This notice, or reference to a policy that contains the notice, needs to be included in all documents that govern the use of trade secrets or other confidential information.

If you want to take advantage of the DTSA, please give the attorneys at BurnsBarton a call to find out how your policies and contracts need to be revised.

About the Author
David T. Barton is a veteran employment lawyer who has dedicated his career to the protection of good employers. He takes a common sense and practical approach to the law, helping employers find ways to accomplish their goals while avoiding legal liability. Mr. Barton is also a noted speaker and trainer and uses his presentation skills to the advantage of his clients whether in training or in the courtroom.
Social Share
  • google-share

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

*
*

Contact BurnsBarton Attorneys

Please call or email any of our attorneys. We’ll talk with you about your needs and design a plan to accomplish your goals. Initial consultations are generally free and we offer flat-fee and alternative billing options for interested clients. Our rates are lower than the large firms we left, but it is our billing policies and practices that make us the most cost-efficient solution for employers in the Southwest.  
 
    Call 602-753-4500

About BurnsBarton PLC

BurnsBarton is a woman-owned business made up of big firm attorneys who have gone small to provide better client service at a lower cost. Our team has the horsepower necessary to handle big cases, while remaining committed to excellent client service. We focus on what we do best: advising and defending employers efficiently, effectively, and successfully. In short, we have “Big Law” experience, with better, more economical service.

Mission Statement

We protect good employers from all types of employment claims. We win cases, and we do so in the most cost-efficient manner possible. We work with the best people on the planet.  

certified-womens-business-enterprise-logo-small

Disclaimer

The information on this web site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should contact an attorney for advice on your individual situation. Contacting BurnsBarton PLC does not create an attorney-client relationship.

 

Address: 2201 E. Camelback Road Suite 360 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Phone: 602-753-4500
© 2012 - 2023 BurnsBarton PLC