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David I. Brody presents on advising executives in trade secret disputes

David I. Brody, partner in the firm’s Employment Department spoke on a panel for a Boston Bar Association (BBA) webinar, “Breaking Up Can Be Hard: Best Practices for Safeguarding Trade Secrets” on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024. David shared insights on advising executives through career transitions while navigating potential trade secret disputes. Also speaking on the panel were Caroline Simons of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, and Anne Pearlman of Philips. The discussion was moderated by Adam Samansky, co-chair of the Trade Secrets division of the Boston Intellectual Property Law Association (BIPLA).

From the BBA:

This webinar will delve into essential strategies for both departing employees and employers to ensure a seamless transition while safeguarding sensitive information. We will explore the implications of trade secrets and confidential business information in the context of employee departures, including recent trends and the potential disruptions that missteps and even misunderstandings can cause for new companies and former employees