Wake Up Call: IBM Lawsuit Says Diversity Data Are Trade Secrets

• International Business Machines Corp. is suing to force its former chief diversity officer to wait a year before moving to Microsoft, claiming the information that she has--including confidential data about diversity, strategies and initiatives--can cause “real and immediate competitive harm” if she’s allowed to join the company immediately. ( Bloomberg )

• Fashion models’ status as independent contractors tends to leave them legally unprotected from discrimination, and from the eyes of backstage staff, visitors and photographers when the models are changing outfits backstage at fashion shows. The models might soon get some privacy and protection, as a New York fashion show plans to offer ...