
Successes
Trade Secret #1: Confidential Settlement; San Francisco County Superior Court
The firm was retained shortly before trial to represent its clients who were sued for misappropriation of trade secrets after leaving their employer to start a competing entity. The firm was able to obtain an outstanding settlement amount that was considerably below its clients’ potential exposure and would not impede them financially from continuing to expand their fledgling business.
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.
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.
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.