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American Bar Association: Resolution 104 On States Rights & Cannabis Regulation

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American Bar Association: Resolution 104 On States Rights & Cannabis Regulation

Watch the  video of the motion being proposed

The Motion Is Forwarded

THE PROPOSED RESOLUTION

104-annual-2019

FINAL RESOLUTION

104

  Marijuana Moment Report

The American Bar Association (ABA) adopted a resolution on Monday that calls on Congress to allow states to set their own marijuana policies and recommends rescheduling or descheduling cannabis under federal law.

Members of the ABA House of Delegates approved the measure at the organization’s annual meeting in San Francisco and, according to the ABA Journal, it was broadly supported—passing “without audible opposition”—even after proponents waived their time to speak.

Though ABA specified that it was not taking a position on marijuana legalization generally, it recognized that conflicting federal and state cannabis policies are untenable and have created complications for cannabis businesses operating in compliance with state law. That includes a lack of access to financial services that lead such companies to operate on a largely cash basis, making them targets for crime.

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HOD adopts Res 104: Urges Congress to end conflict between some state laws and federal law over marijuana regulation and update federal marijuana policy. #ABAAnnual

The resolution states that ABA “urges Congress to enact legislation to exempt from the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) any production, distribution, possession, or use of marijuana carried out in compliance with state laws.”

ABA, an association established in 1878 that now touts 411,000 members, also wants Congress to “enact legislation to remove marijuana from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act,” which could involve placing it in a less restrictive category or removing it from the list of federally controlled substances altogether.

Finally, the resolution recommends that Congress pass legislation to “encourage scientific research into the efficacy, dose, routes of administration, or side effects of commonly used and commercially available cannabis products in the United States.”

A report attached to the measure provides context on state-level legalization efforts, the history of federal prohibition and the “resulting regulatory quagmire.”

Full report: https://www.marijuanamoment.net/american-bar-association-urges-congress-to-let-states-set-their-own-marijuana-policies/

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My Twitter Digest for 07/07/2017

My Twitter Digest for 07/07/2017

RT @ABAInnovation: #ABAAnnual We're hosting a Spotlight on Innovation session. Come check it out! https://t.co/eHRlmUP8zP 13:16:32, 2017-07-07

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#CLE Recap: Latest Developments in Trade Secret and Non-Compete Law

By: Melissa Lauretti (@MelissaL2015)

In today’s competitive marketplace, organizations are prepared to invest time and resources in protecting their trade secrets as it is estimated that companies in the United States lose $160 to $480 billion each year due to trade secret misappropriation. Recently, there have been legislative efforts at the federal level to enhance the protection of trade secrets, namely by creating a federal civil cause of action for trade secret theft. While many companies support the expansion of post-misappropriation remedies, organizations must also proactively protect their confidential information by educating their employees and implementing industry best practices.  

The CLE program “Latest Developments in Trade Secret and Non-Compete Law” provided attendees with an overview of legislative efforts to enhance the protection of trade secrets at the federal and state levels, highlighted legislative activities and court rulings related to the enforceability of non-compete agreements in various states, discussed legislative developments in the areas of social media and cyber espionage, and described best practices for protecting trade secrets at the corporate level. Robert Milligan, Partner in the Litigation and Labor & Employment Departments of Seyfarth Shaw LLP and Co-Chair of its Trade Secrets, Non-Compete and Computer Fraud group served as the program’s moderator. Katherine Perrelli, Partner and Chair of Seyfarth Shaw’s national Litigation Department; Jerry Cohen, Partner at Burns & Levinson, LLP; and Karen Tompkins, Senior Legal Counsel, Employment at Stryker Corporation shared their insights as panelists.

Federal Legislative Activity

Presently there is no federal civil cause of action for trade secret misappropriation, so plaintiffs are often resigned to vindicating their rights in state courts. However, there are bills pending in the United States Senate and House of Representatives that, if enacted, would provide a federal civil cause of action for trade secret theft. The panelists discussed the merits of these pieces of legislation. For example, the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014 would allow a federal judge to seize the misappropriated trade secret, but it is questionable as to whether this remedy is practical given that it may be difficult to accomplish. The Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014, which was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2014, refines the seizure provisions in the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014 and provides trade secret owners with extensive remedies for trade secret misappropriation.

In terms of the relationship between trade secrets and cyber crimes, the legislature has considered a number of bills intended to deter cyber espionage. The Deter Cyber Theft Act, which is still pending in the legislature, would enable the President to block the importation and sale of products that contain misappropriated intellectual property that foreign producers obtained from United States companies through the Internet. Similarly, the Cyber Economic Espionage Accountability Act, which is also pending, would allow United States authorities to penalize criminals supported by foreign governments for cyber-spying and theft.  

State Legislative Developments

At the state level, there has been increased activity in the trade secrets and non-compete arenas. Texas became the 48th state to adopt the Uniform Trade Secrets Act; New York and Massachusetts are the only states that have not yet adopted a version of the Act. This past legislative session, the Massachusetts legislature considered a bill to adopt the Uniform Trade Secrets Act. Although the legislation failed, panelist Katherine Perrelli noted that it is likely that discussions will continue in the next legislative session. 

In terms of non-compete agreements, there are various nuances and differences among states. The legislatures of New Jersey and Maryland proposed bans on enforcing non-compete agreements against employees who claim unemployment, while legislatures in Massachusetts and Minnesota considered restrictions and bans on non-compete agreements. Given the differences in the enforcement of non-compete agreements among states, it is particularly important for multi-state employers to remain abreast of legislative developments. Seyfarth Shaw’s 2014-2015 50 State Desktop Reference: What Employers Need to Know About Non-Compete and Trade Secrets Law is one resource that employers can use to remain informed of the diverse non-compete landscape, and attendees received copies of this publication at the CLE session.

Best Practices for Protecting Trade Secrets and Drafting Non-Compete Agreements

In light of the present legal and legislative landscape, the panelists provided attendees with practical tips for protecting trade secrets and drafting non-compete agreements. According to a 2013 Symantec/Ponemon study that surveyed 3,317 employees, half of the employees who left their jobs retained their employers’ confidential information, and forty percent of those individuals planned to use that information in their new roles. Thus, educating employees about the importance of protecting company information is a vital part of an organization’s protection and enforcement process.  

In terms of safeguarding proprietary company information, it is recommended that companies:

conduct entrance and exit interviews with new employees;

educate managers and human resources professionals regarding the company-owned items that employees must return upon their departure; 

transparently communicate the company’s policies regarding the monitoring of employees’ electronic devices and communications to employees;

disable employees’ access to company and computer networks at the time of departure;

creature a culture of compliance and confidentiality where employees recognize the value of protecting trade secrets in a supportive and collaborative environment; and

share best practices within their industries.

As to non-compete agreements, express representations and clear drafting are keys to enforcement. Employers should ensure that they research states’ practices on enforcing forum selection clauses, and draft forum specification and choice of law provisions with that information in mind, including provisions concerning personal jurisdiction and representations concerning connections to the forum state. Similarly, employers should ensure that employment agreements cover full-time, part-time, and consultants in recognition of the fact that employees may fluidly shift roles within an organization. Finally, employers should ensure that employees receive sufficient consideration for signing non-compete agreements, which may vary by state; specifically, employment is sufficient consideration in many states, but in other venues, employers must give employees additional consideration, such as a bonus, before the non-compete is enforceable.

To learn more about trade secrets law and other related topics, please visit Trading Secrets, an ABA award-winning blog published by the attorneys of the Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes Practice Group of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. 

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#SWlaw students Dennis Szafron and Joseph Engel are nominated for political positions in the #ABA! #ABAannual

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