William "Chip" Collins, Jr., Partner, Burr & Forman LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Trade Secrets
The Knowledge Group, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that L. William "Chip" Collins, Jr., Partner, Burr & Forman LLP will speak at its webcast entitled, “Trade Secrets: The Basics, New Developments, and Hot Topics for Trade Secret IP LIVE Webcast”
- (1888PressRelease) August 23, 2023 - This event is scheduled for September 12, 2023, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET).
For further details, please visit:
https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/hot-topics-for-trade-secret-ip-cle/
About William "Chip" Collins, Jr.
Chip is a seasoned litigator who helps clients successfully resolve multiple types of business disputes. He concentrates a large part of his practice in representing companies and executives in disputes involving trade secrets and noncompete agreements. In representing companies, Chip focuses on achieving a cost-effective result through court order or settlement that protects the company’s valuable customer and client relationships and confidential information. When engaged by executives and their new employers, Chip’s goal is to avoid or limit the effect of overreaching agreements and allow the executive to fairly utilize his or her accumulated knowledge and skill. Chip also drafts noncompete agreements, develops trade secret protection programs, and counsels companies and executives regarding such matters in an attempt to avoid the types of problems that lead to costly litigation.
About Burr & Forman LLP
Burr & Forman’s experienced legal team serves clients with local, national, and international legal needs. With particular industry strengths in the financial institutions, health care and manufacturing sectors, our attorneys draw from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience to serve as trusted business advisors and legal counsel to help clients achieve their goals. Burr & Forman is a Southeast regional firm with 350 attorneys and 19 offices in Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Event Summary
Trade secrets are a critical component of a business’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio. However, their protection poses substantial challenges. These valuable assets, encompassing a range of confidential information, are susceptible to misappropriation and unauthorized use. Hence, to stay ahead of potential risks and ensure their IP assets are protected, businesses must keep up with the shifting trade secret dynamics.
Join a panel of key thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group as they provide a comprehensive discussion on the evolving trade secret landscape. The speakers will also address recent trends and developments, including FTC regulations, the decline of non-compete agreements, and other pertinent topics.
Key issues that will be covered in this course are:
- Trade Secrets: An Overview
- Legal Trends and Cases
- Global Trade Disputes
- FTC Regulations and Non-Competes
- Preserving Secrets Across Borders
About The Knowledge Group
Founded in November 2006, The Knowledge Group has been at the forefront of providing quality continuing education programs for lawyers, accountants, financial executives, risk and compliance specialists, human resources professionals, technology officers, and business consultants in a wide range of industries.
The Knowledge Group strives to be the best-in-class provider of continuing education by bringing forth relevant content you can’t get anywhere else.
Contact:
Therese Lumbao
Director, Member Services
The Knowledge Group, LLC
info ( @ ) theknowledgegroup dot org
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