Client Alert
What the Rollins Enforcement Action Really Means for Multistate Employers
April 16, 2026
We help clients take proactive steps to protect their trade secrets and other confidential business information so they can focus on driving their business forward.
Our team helps companies across the country protect against and defend violations of post-employment obligations. This includes matters involving trade secret misappropriation, unauthorized disclosure of confidential information, and breaches of other post-employment contract terms like non-compete and non-solicitation provisions.
Whether you’re recruiting top talent from competitors, retaining key employees, or ensuring departing employees comply with their post-employment obligations, we can help achieve your business objectives while minimizing legal risk.
Protecting Confidential Information
We help clients develop and strengthen policies and procedures that protect trade secrets and other confidential information. These policies and procedures give employees clear guidance on the appropriate access, use, and handling of sensitive business information, safeguarding the company today and laying the legal groundwork for future enforcement if needed.
Our team also advises on best practices for securing confidential information, including:
- Auditing and reviewing existing trade secrets and information security policies
- Evaluating electronic information protection systems
- Enhancing employee training programs
- Managing employee use of social media to prevent inadvertent disclosures
Restrictive Covenants
We counsel clients on the strategic use of restrictive covenants to further protect confidential information, customer relationships, and business information. Our team regularly drafts and updates post-employment restrictions, including non-competition and non-solicitation provisions tailored to each client’s needs. We stay current on the evolving legal landscape surrounding the enforceability of post-employment restrictions at both the state and federal levels. When changes in the law affect existing agreements, our team is ready to advise on the best path forward to ensure continued protection of business interests.
Hiring and Recruiting
Hiring talent from competitors can carry legal risks, especially when these employees are bound by restrictive covenants. We provide proactive guidance and creative strategies to help clients avoid litigation. When disputes do arise, we work to position our clients favorably for resolution. We also help companies develop onboarding processes and policies that protect their interests and reduce exposure to legal claims.
Our team regularly advises individuals who have signed agreements containing post-employment restrictive covenants to help them transition to new employment without breaching those provisions. Additionally, we help ensure they do not retain their prior employer’s trade secrets or confidential information, minimizing the risk of costly litigation.
Restrictive Covenant & Trade Secret Litigation
Whether a departing employee is accused of misappropriating confidential business information or company trade secrets, or of breaching non-competition or non-solicitation agreements, our team has the experience, agility, and national reach to respond efficiently and effectively. We bring the same level of strategic support when a newly hired executive is facing legal action from a former employer. We represent clients in state and federal courts across the U.S., offering strategic counsel and litigation support in high-stakes disputes that often require swift action and nuanced legal analysis.
Our experience representing companies and individuals, as plaintiffs and defendants, gives us a balanced, practical perspective that drives efficient and effective outcomes. We understand the business realities behind these disputes and tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of each client and situation.
We have successfully handled hundreds of matters in courts nationwide, including in arbitration forums such as FINRA and other alternative dispute resolution venues. Our litigation capabilities span emergency injunctive relief, expedited discovery, complex motion practice, trial, and appeal.
In cases involving injunctive relief, timing is critical. Our attorneys are equipped to act immediately, assessing facts, identifying legal risks, and developing strategies aligned with our clients’ business goals. We provide clear, actionable advice and are prepared to go to court on short notice when necessary to protect our clients’ interests.
Industry-Spanning Experience
Our practice is distinguished by its breadth, both geographic and across a wide range of industries. We have represented clients in sectors including:
- Securities and financial services
- Healthcare and medical staffing
- Insurance
- Franchising (franchisees and franchisors)
- Retail and consumer goods
- Food and beverage
- Technology and professional services
This industry-specific experience allows us to understand the operational and reputational stakes involved and to craft litigation strategies that reflect both legal and business priorities.
