Successes
Employee Mobility #1: Confidential Settlement; San Francisco County Superior Court
The firm's client was Chief Merchandising Officer for a well-established brand based out of New York. He was recruited to San Francisco to work with a nationally recognized women’s apparel company. A week after he was hired, he was fired because of his non-compete clause. After deposition and early discovery the firm's client received a $2.3 million settlement.
More Successes
KS&A v. Xebec (Jury Trial; Santa Clara County Superior Court)
The firm achieved a multi-million dollar award for both compensatory and punitive damages.
Appellate Practice
Success in the appellate forum requires an appellate lawyer with the ability to recognize pivotal issues on appeal, and brief them in a succinct and persuasive manner.
Employee Mobility #2: Confidential Settlement; United States District Court, Northern District of California
The firm's client, a partner in an insurance brokerage business, was sued after he left to join a competitor. The firm was able to secure a dismissal and waiver of costs for its client.