7th Circ. Unveils Limits Of Confidentiality Agreements

Law360, New York (November 5, 2014, 10:44 AM EST) -- The Seventh Circuit reminded businesses in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin last week that their confidentiality agreements will not be enforceable unless they take reasonable steps to protect their information. NClosures Inc. v. Block & Company Inc., --- F.3d ----, 2014 WL 5359725 (7th Cir. Oct. 22, 2014). The opinion raises interesting issues about the interplay of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act and confidentiality agreements. The opinion provides guidelines to businesses for ensuring that their confidentiality agreements are effective....

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