In Employee Fraud, Part 1, Judd Law Group recommended several practical, inexpensive anti-fraud measures that businesses of all sizes will find effective in preventing and revealing employee fraud. Part 1 also described employee behaviors that frequently signal the possibility of employee fraud. In Part 2, Judd Law Group outlines the elements of a plan that [...]

Perhaps an indirect consequence of the current troubled economy, Judd Law Group has recently received many inquiries from business clients that have been the targets of fraud and theft. A cursory investigation often reveals that a trusted employee was responsible. The initial reaction is frequently disbelief: “Is it really possible that such a long-time, well-treated, [...]

In Understanding Trade Secrets, Part 1: What Trade Secrets Are and How To Protect Them, Judd Law Group outlined basic trade secrets law concepts that every executive, investor, recruiter and attorney should know. In this Part 2, Judd Law Group discusses the primary legal rights and obligations that owners and users of trade secrets should [...]

Many people talks about trade secrets, but surprisingly few know what they are, or how to protect them. If your business relies on specialized knowledge that is not publicly available, you should have a basic understanding of trade secrets law. If you’re thinking about quitting your job and starting a business that will compete with [...]

Hiring a key employee is an important event for any business. Finding the right “fit” for the job – an individual with specialized skills, leadership ability, contacts and proven track record who is culturally compatible – is no small task. Oftentimes the most desirable candidates are employed by competitors, who understandably want to ensure that [...]

United States v. Nosal, Case No. 10-10038 (9th Cir. Apr. 28, 2011) Intellectual capital – trade secrets, proprietary information, and confidential methods of performing services (collectively, “trade secrets”) – is many companies’ most significant asset. A recent surge of senior executives and professionals who have left their jobs to join competitors or start their own [...]

On April 27, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act (the “FAA”) preempts the California law striking as unconscionable any consumer contract provision that waives the right to bring a class action lawsuit. According to the legal press, AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion, et ux. has caused an “earthquake” that has [...]