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Timing Lessons from the Musk–OpenAI Dispute

By Thomas Hubert and Jacob Pritt on June 10, 2026 Posted in Uncategorized

Elon Musk took his time filing a case against Sam Altman and OpenAI regarding his claim that the original plan and basis for his investment was to maintain OpenAI as a non-profit research organization. The organization was originally formed in 2015. It was not until 2024 that Elon Musk filed suit alleging over $150 billion … Continue Reading

The LA Senate Passes Restrictions on Non-Competes for Primary Care Physicians; SB 165 Now Moves to the House of Representative for a Vote

By Joseph Lavigne and Samantha Shear on April 15, 2024 Posted in Federal Trade Commission, Non-Compete, Uncategorized

Last month, we wrote about the anticipated impact of the Federal Trade Commission’s expected rule on the healthcare industry. In that post, we discussed the impacts many argued non-competes would have on the healthcare space. Specifically, while some physician groups argue the prevalence of non-competes in the healthcare industry contributes to physician shortages, other industry … Continue Reading

Forum Selection Clause Causes Roadblock In Trade Secret Case

By PJ Kee on November 13, 2014 Posted in Confidential Information, NDAs, Trade Secret, Uncategorized

The recent decision in Wellogix, Inc. v. SAP America, Inc., No. 14-0741 (S.D. Tex. Nov. 10, 2014), demonstrates that federal courts can rely on contractual forum selection clauses to dismiss or transfer trade secret theft cases. It’s a reminder to weigh how these clauses could impact litigation strategies and to consider the specific language negotiated … Continue Reading

Protecting Trade Secrets Furnished To The Government

By W. Whitaker Rayner on July 29, 2014 Posted in Public Records, Trade Secret, Uncategorized

Picture this situation: your company is submitting a bid on a public contract, whether a technology acquisition, software development project, construction project, insurance quote, or financial services contract, to name but a few. Or picture responding to state and federal regulatory authorities that require disclosing company information concerning approval and licensing of your gaming establishment … Continue Reading

Can You Go Too Far in Protecting Trade Secrets?

By PJ Kee on July 10, 2014 Posted in Confidential Information, Data Protection, Employee Monitoring, Trade Secret, Uncategorized

This post was originally published as an article in Volume 23 of the Louisiana Employment Law Letter. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans recently held that an employer’s policy for protecting its confidential and proprietary information was unlawful under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Specifically, the Fifth Circuit held that a … Continue Reading