Florida Trade Secret Lawyer Archives -

Defending Criminal Theft of Trade Secret Cases

When we think about trade secret litigation, we think about it in the civil and commercial context. But that overlooks the growing trend of criminal trade secret

Assessing Litigation Risk (Advice for Executives & In-House Counsel)

Over the course of my career, I have repeatedly observed corporate clients being led astray by outside counsel whose primary motivation is billable hours. Let’s

In Defense of the Traditional Retainer for Complex Litigation Counsel

This essay argues the value proposition of the traditional law firm retainer, particularly for complex litigation that requires sophisticated counsel. When we hear the word

Responding to Non-Compete Cease & Desist Letters (Strategies and Options)

Over the past decade, I have represented literally hundreds of clients in non-compete matters. I have seen more than 1,000 non-compete cease and desist letters.

Covid-19 Has Resulted in a Tsunami of Frivolous Non-Compete & Trade Secret Lawsuits

Approximately three months ago, when the coronavirus first became an economic crisis, I made the following prediction: That companies would be less inclined to file

Defending Against Preliminary Injunctions: Strategic Considerations

Today’s podcast discussion from Florida competition lawyer Jonathan Pollard: Defending against preliminary injunctions in non-compete, trade secret, trademark, and unfair competition cases. This one is

Tesla Sues Ex-Employee (Whistleblower?) for Theft of Trade Secrets

Tesla has sued a former employee in Nevada federal court alleging theft of trade secrets. That employee – in turn – claims that he’s a

MDFL Denies Injunction in Call Center Non-Compete & Trade Secret Case

A call center and telecommunications company recently failed in its bid for a preliminary injunction in a non-compete case pending in the United States Court

Object to Jury Instructions. No, Seriously. OBJECT!

Lawyers love to object. They object at depositions. They object to questions during hearings. But you know what? For some strange reason, these same lawyers