Trade Secrets and Non-Competes: What Companies Get Wrong in the First 48 Hours
At a Glance Trade secret and non-compete disputes over a departing employee are usually decided by what happens in the first two days, not by the eventual court filing. New York is the only state that has never adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act. Protection here still runs entirely through the common law and a […]
SEC and Crypto Regulation: What Companies Need to Know
By Thomas Przybylowski, Securities & Litigation Attorney At a Glance On March 17, 2026, the SEC and CFTC issued a joint interpretive release clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets. The new framework sorts crypto assets into five categories, with only digital securities treated as securities outright. SEC v. W.J. Howey Co. remains […]
The Evolving Regulatory Landscape for Hedge Funds and Private Equity
Recent enforcement trends signal increased scrutiny for alternative investment managers. Understanding the key risk areas can make a significant difference in litigation outcomes.