Federal Consumer Review Fairness Act Bars Non-Disparagement Clauses in Consumer Contracts
In this age of internet trolls, Yelp, Facebook, and Google reviews, businesses may be tempted to consider requiring customers to sign non-disparagement clauses in standard contracts so as to prevent harm to their commercial reputation from negative on-line posts and reviews. This practice was increasingly common up through 2016. That year, however, Congress passed and President […]
Trade Secret Dispute Between Waymo and Uber Offers Lessons
A legal blow up between two tech titans in California (Waymo, LLC, owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet on the one side, and Uber Technologies, Inc. on the other side) demonstrates the danger posed whenever an employee leaves a company with confidential files. The dispute ignited when Uber hired Anthony Levandowski, a former “star engineer” […]
Craig W. Trepanier
Craig W. Trepanier Craig W. Trepanier Shareholder Attorney Direct Dial: 612.455.0502Fax: 612.455.0501craig@trepanierlaw.com Download vCard Craig W. Trepanier is a co-founder of Trepanier MacGillis Battina P.A. and served as President of the Firm from 2003 to 2019. He represents corporations, business owners, executives and salespersons in business, commercial litigation, and employment law. He brings determination, tenacity, […]