By Jane Wester | September 11, 2019
Bo Mao, 36, is accused of helping steal proprietary technology from a California startup to help Huawei, according to documents filed in Texas and New York federal courts.
By Tom McParland | June 26, 2019
TransPerfect's suit stems from the leading translation-services firm's forced sale in 2017.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Michael I. Rudell and Neil J. Rosini | March 11, 2019
Entertainment Law columnists Michael Rudell and Neil Rosini discuss the Everly Brothers' case where Don Everly was awarded sole royalties for the song “Cathy's Clown,” which his brother Phil claimed he co-authored, despite signing a “release and assignment” that ceded 100 percent of songwriter royalties to Don. The authors conclude that “despite the unusual nature of this case, details and analysis leading to the result deserve the attention of current and would be co-authors.”
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Richard Raysman and Peter Brown | January 7, 2019
Technology Law columnists Richard Raysman and Peter Brown write: Ambiguity surrounding the termination provision of a software license is a frequent source of dispute. Imprecise wording, particularly with respect to the damages amount due upon breach, can often precipitate costly litigation centered on the interpretation of a mere handful of words in a license. They discuss a recent dispute of this nature decided by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Steven M. Kayman and Brian Kim | December 14, 2018
The answer to the question posed by the title of this article is clearly “yes.” But “to what extent?” and “through what means?” are questions with less settled answers.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Daniel B. Goldman and Sam M. Koch | September 26, 2018
Plaintiffs in trade secret cases that seek to measure damages by defendant's avoided costs, defendant's gains, or anything other than plaintiff's losses will now be incentivized to bypass the New York state court system for federal court
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Stephen M. Kramarsky | September 17, 2018
Intellectual Property columnist Stephen M. Kramarsky discusses a case in which the court examined improper use of confidential information for business evaluation.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Michael Hoenig | May 11, 2018
Complex Litigation columnist Michael Hoenig writes: On May 3, New York's highest court issued a decision clarifying the state's common law on the extent of damages recoverable in cases asserting claims of misappropriated trade secrets, unfair competition and unjust enrichment. Though the holding is important enough on the merits for litigators to digest, there is also some “entertainment” value in seeing how the jurists marshal their arguments. The subject matter is not easy but it is quite relevant in today's litigious, technological world.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Brian J. Fischer and Gretchen O. Stertz | May 7, 2018
it behooves any good litigator to take great care to dissect the idea misappropriation elements in as much detail as possible to ensure her client the best likelihood of success.
By Andrew Denney | May 3, 2018
Judge Paul Feinman said that compensatory damages for plaintiffs in trade secret cases must be based on how much the plaintiffs lose, not on an infringer's avoided development costs.
Presented by BigVoodoo
The New York Law Journal honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in New York.
The Legal Intelligencer honors lawyers leaving a mark on the legal community in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Consulting Magazine recognizes leaders in technology across three categories Leadership, Client Service and Innovation.
We are seeking an associate to join our Employee Benefits practice. Candidates should have three to six years of employee benefits experienc...
Health Law Associate CT Shipman is seeking an associate to join our national longstanding health law practice. Candidates must have t...
Shipman & Goodwin LLP is seeking two associates to expand our national commercial real estate lending practice. Candidates should have ...
MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS