In this column, Michael Maslanka, a partner in Ford & Harrison's Dallas office, is noted as the presenter of "Protect Your Trade Secrets with Strong Employment Agreements," and "Demonstrate Real HR Value: Manage an Employee Lawsuit, the Lawyers, the Litigation Process, and the Legal Bills" at the 14th Annual Advanced Employment Issues Symposium. (Nashville: September 17-18; Las Vegas: October 29-30).