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.
Trade Secret # 2: Confidential Settlement; San Mateo County Superior Court
The firm's clients were entrepreneurs who were sued for trade secret misappropriation after they departed their employer and formed a competing technology consulting company.
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.