Ever sent a message that vanishes without a trace? In this episode, we delve into the world of ephemeral messaging with Andy Crain, Managing Director at Berkeley Research Group. Host and Buchalter Shareholder Dylan Wiseman unpacks how these vanishing conversations can complicate forensic investigations. Discover the motivations behind ephemeral messaging, its practical applications, and strategies for navigating this digital disappearing act when preserving evidence.

 
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Tune in to our latest podcast episode as our host and Shareholder Dylan Wiseman and attorney Sarah Andrzejczak delve into the recent FTC ruling, effective April 23, 2024, which bans non-compete agreements for American companies. Gain practical insights on addressing the regulatory challenges and governing your business effectively. Join us as we empower businesses to navigate the new FTC ruling with confidence.

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Join our host Dylan Wiseman and Buchalter Shareholders Leah Lively and Jeffrey Judd as they break down the implications of Assembly Bill 1076, recently signed by Governor Newsom. This groundbreaking legislation mandates that employers notify both current and former employees, hired after January 1, 2022, about the nullification of non-compete clauses in their employment agreements, unless such clauses are the result of a business sale. The deadline for providing these notices is February 14, 2024, and non-compliance constitutes a violation of Business & Professions Code section 17200.Stay informed and stay ahead of the curve on this significant development in California employment law.

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Join us as Dylan Wiseman, Co-Chair of Buchalter's Trade Secret and Employee Mobility Practice, engages in a dynamic conversation about the recently enacted statute that extends California's restrictions on non-compete agreements. In this episode, Dylan is joined by Buchalter Shareholders Leah Lively and Jeffrey Judd. Together, they delve deep into the legal intricacies of this legislation and explore its wide-ranging implications for both employers and employees. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of non-compete agreements in California.

Join our host Dylan Wiseman along with our attorneys Pete Mack and Jacqueline Vu as they discuss a series of recent cases in the federal courts involving California jury instructions 4420 readily ascertainable defense.

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Join our host Dylan Wiseman and guests Joshua Robbins and Pete Mack as they discuss and analyze the recent California Supreme Court case Siry Investment, L.P. v. Farkondehpour, which creates a powerful new weapon in business disputes by potentially opening the door to common law fraud claims for treble damages and attorneys’ fees.

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Join our host Dylan Wiseman and guest Professor Ellen Kreitzberg, Legal Commentator for the ABC News Podcast "The Dropout" discuss how the Theranos Case legal team used trade secret defense to justify their non-disclosure claim. 
 
Additional Guests: Buchalter Team, Pete Mack (Panelist), Cecily O'Regan, and Jeffrey Judd (Thespians).

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Shareholders Dylan W. Wiseman (San Francisco and Sacramento) and Joshua Robbins (Orange County) discuss how Joshua’s white collar criminal defense practice intersects with trade secrets law.  

Join Shareholder Dylan Wiseman, and Attorneys Brandon Carr, and Tiffany Ng, as they discuss a recent, first-of-its kind ruling on March 13, 2021. The Northern District of California granted Mr. Wiseman’s client’s motion to strike and dismiss nine of Plaintiff’s alleged DNA sequencing trade secrets, leaving Plaintiff with only its customer list and vendor list claims to support its allegations under the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act. 

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