Social Media and Trade Secrets (Michael Elkon, Fisher & Phillips)

Most employers are well aware of the various implications that the social media explosion has on the workplace. The various issues created by Facebook, LinkedIn, and other similar platforms lead to constant requests for input by management-side employment lawyers. Likewise, employers – especially those in industries with a heavy emphasis on relationships or research and development – are also focused on protection of their trade secrets and other confidential information. But the intersection between social media and trade-secret protection represents a new frontier – one with relatively little case law, but with substantial implications. Read More!