Cheryl Cauley

Cheryl Cauley

November 06, 2020 | The Recorder

Welcome Published Guidance on Trade Secrets and Employee Mobility: Hooked Media Group v. Apple

At its core, Hooked Media makes clear what was previously subject to litigation: that an employee need not quit his or her current job before pursuing the next opportunity.

By Jonathan Patchen and Cheryl Cauley

6 minute read

April 13, 2020 | The Recorder

Trade Secret Exception Redux: What the Court in 'Techno Lite' Got Wrong

Just as courts have recognized that the "trade secret exception" does not square with 'Edwards', the same should be true for the "while employed" exception of 'Techno Lite'.

By Cheryl Cauley and Jonathan Patchen

7 minute read

June 11, 2019 | The Recorder

Employee Nonsolicitation Clauses Are Not Enforceable in California

After decades of uncertainty, courts have now confirmed that California's strong public policy in favor of employee mobility prohibits the enforcement of employee nonsolicitation clauses.

By Cheryl Cauley

6 minute read