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Trade Secrets & Non-Solicits in Business Sales: Trial Insights & Strategic Considerations (Presented by the Federal Bar Association annual Meeting & Convention 2025 sponsor Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A)

Practical strategies for enforcing trade secrets and non-solicitation agreements in business sales, covering litigation, trials, and evolving laws.

2025-08-20 14:00:00

Program Details

2025-08-20 14:00:00

Program Details

2025-08-20 14:00:00

Over 1,000+ webinars

2025-08-20 14:00:00

Course Overview

Protecting Business Value Through Strategic Covenant Enforcement

2025-08-20 14:00:00

Participants will learn to draft enforceable trade secret and non-solicitation agreements, navigate litigation strategy, and adapt to evolving non-compete laws. These skills enable practitioners to protect client interests from deal execution through trial.

Format

CLE Credit

1h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

1

Key topics that will be covered

01
Agreement Drafting
Customize trade secret and non-solicitation provisions to actual business realities.
02
Document Control
Implement retention policies ensuring signed agreements are properly executed and accessible.
03
Transaction Structure
Evaluate asset purchase versus stock sale implications for non-compete exposure.
04
Third-Party Discovery
Balance litigation needs against business relationship preservation when issuing subpoenas.
05
Injunctive Relief
Focus on non-compensable harms like trade secrets and goodwill for TROs.
06
Evolving Laws
Navigate state non-compete bans while leveraging trade secret and non-solicitation claims.

Program schedule

clock 2:00 pm - 2:15 pm EST

Enforcing Trade Secrets and Non-Solicitation in Business Sales

This session covers best practices for drafting customized trade secret definitions and non-solicitation provisions tailored to specific industries. Attendees will learn about essential boilerplate clauses, document retention strategies, and critical differences between asset purchases and stock sales in protecting against restrictive covenant exposure.

Kyle KrollKyle Kroll
Aimée D. DayhoffAimée D. Dayhoff
Lisa EllingsonLisa Ellingson
Olga RogneOlga Rogne
clock 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm EST

Federal Court Litigation Strategy and Trial Themes

This session explores the full range of causes of action available when non-compete or non-solicitation breaches occur, from breach of contract to misappropriation claims. Participants will gain insights on forum selection, third-party discovery strategy, and how to leverage witness relationships for maximum trial impact.

Kyle KrollKyle Kroll
Aimée D. DayhoffAimée D. Dayhoff
Lisa EllingsonLisa Ellingson
Olga RogneOlga Rogne
clock 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm EST

Injunctive Relief Strategies and Evidentiary Challenges

This session examines when to pursue TROs and preliminary injunctions, focusing on the critical irreparable harm requirement and alternative approaches. Attendees will learn about expert witness considerations, emergency litigation challenges, and surprising insights from post-verdict juror conversations about credibility and demeanor.

Kyle KrollKyle Kroll
Aimée D. DayhoffAimée D. Dayhoff
Lisa EllingsonLisa Ellingson
Olga RogneOlga Rogne
clock 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm EST

Evolving Non-Compete Laws and Restrictive Covenant Trends

This session addresses the growing trend of state non-compete bans and how litigation focus is shifting toward trade secret and non-solicitation claims. Participants will explore creative alternatives employers are implementing, why sale-of-business non-competes remain intact, and important privacy considerations for protecting trade secrets.

Kyle KrollKyle Kroll
Aimée D. DayhoffAimée D. Dayhoff
Lisa EllingsonLisa Ellingson
Olga RogneOlga Rogne
Kyle Kroll

Kyle Kroll

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A

Aimée D. Dayhoff

Aimée D. Dayhoff

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A

Lisa Ellingson

Lisa Ellingson

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A

Olga Rogne

Olga Rogne

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A

Kyle Kroll

Kyle Kroll

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A

Kyle Kroll is a shareholder passionate about advocating for clients in high-stakes business disputes at both trial and appellate levels, with a particular focus on intellectual property and unfair competition matters.

Education & Credentials

Clerkship with The Honorable Joan N. Ericksen of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.

Recognition & Leadership

Has been recognized by jurists for his "excellent" advocacy and the "care and effort" brought to his cases. Has first-chaired three trials and presented arguments before the Minnesota Supreme Court and the Eighth Circuit.

Professional Involvement

Active in the legal community at both state and national levels.

Experience

Extensive litigation and appellate experience including leading trials and presenting arguments before high courts. His clerkship experience informed his ability to craft compelling case themes that resonate with judges, juries, and other key decision-makers.
Aimée D. Dayhoff

Aimée D. Dayhoff

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A

Aimée Dayhoff is a seasoned litigator known for her pragmatic, business-focused approach to legal disputes, handling matters from contract negotiations to litigation involving former employees.

Experience

Handles a variety of challenges including contract negotiations with vendors, litigation involving former employees, breach of contract, and misappropriation of trade secrets cases. Serves as outside general counsel to closely held businesses, offering day-to-day legal guidance.
Lisa Ellingson

Lisa Ellingson

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A

Lisa Ellingson focuses her practice on the intersection of technology and the law, advising and representing clients in litigation involving trade secrets and technology commercialization agreements, as well as privacy and data protection matters.

Education & Credentials

Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM).

Recognition & Leadership

Frequently presents on topics related to privacy and data security.

Professional Involvement

Co-chairs Winthrop & Weinstine's Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. Actively involved in the international Korean adoptee community and serves as a Regional Governor for the International Association of Korean Lawyers.

Experience

Litigation practice includes defending trade secrets and enforcing technology commercialization agreements for tech sector clients. Counsels clients on privacy and data protection matters, from developing website privacy policies to responding to data security incidents.
Olga Rogne

Olga Rogne

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A

Olga Rogne is a Managing Associate who brings a journalist’s analytical rigor to her litigation practice, skilled at synthesizing complex details into compelling narratives for judges and juries.

Experience

Background in journalism that fuels her passion for client advocacy. Thrives on uncovering key facts, understanding the intricacies of clients' businesses, and building persuasive, original legal arguments. Skilled at translating legal nuance into clear, strategic advocacy in the courtroom.
Kyle Kroll

Kyle Kroll

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A

Kyle Kroll is a shareholder passionate about advocating for clients in high-stakes business disputes at both trial and appellate levels, with a particular focus on intellectual property and unfair competition matters.

Education & Credentials

Clerkship with The Honorable Joan N. Ericksen of the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.

Recognition & Leadership

Has been recognized by jurists for his "excellent" advocacy and the "care and effort" brought to his cases. Has first-chaired three trials and presented arguments before the Minnesota Supreme Court and the Eighth Circuit.

Professional Involvement

Active in the legal community at both state and national levels.

Experience

Extensive litigation and appellate experience including leading trials and presenting arguments before high courts. His clerkship experience informed his ability to craft compelling case themes that resonate with judges, juries, and other key decision-makers.
Aimée D. Dayhoff

Aimée D. Dayhoff

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A

Aimée Dayhoff is a seasoned litigator known for her pragmatic, business-focused approach to legal disputes, handling matters from contract negotiations to litigation involving former employees.

Experience

Handles a variety of challenges including contract negotiations with vendors, litigation involving former employees, breach of contract, and misappropriation of trade secrets cases. Serves as outside general counsel to closely held businesses, offering day-to-day legal guidance.
Lisa Ellingson

Lisa Ellingson

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A

Lisa Ellingson focuses her practice on the intersection of technology and the law, advising and representing clients in litigation involving trade secrets and technology commercialization agreements, as well as privacy and data protection matters.

Education & Credentials

Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) and Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM).

Recognition & Leadership

Frequently presents on topics related to privacy and data security.

Professional Involvement

Co-chairs Winthrop & Weinstine's Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group. Actively involved in the international Korean adoptee community and serves as a Regional Governor for the International Association of Korean Lawyers.

Experience

Litigation practice includes defending trade secrets and enforcing technology commercialization agreements for tech sector clients. Counsels clients on privacy and data protection matters, from developing website privacy policies to responding to data security incidents.
Olga Rogne

Olga Rogne

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A

Olga Rogne is a Managing Associate who brings a journalist’s analytical rigor to her litigation practice, skilled at synthesizing complex details into compelling narratives for judges and juries.

Experience

Background in journalism that fuels her passion for client advocacy. Thrives on uncovering key facts, understanding the intricacies of clients' businesses, and building persuasive, original legal arguments. Skilled at translating legal nuance into clear, strategic advocacy in the courtroom.

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