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A Power Four university football coach recently opined that the problem with the current transfer environment is that there are no consequences when competitors interfere with players already under contract. He produced...more
Trade secret litigation often turns on fast-moving disputes over information, competition, and control. Each month, we highlight notable rulings, verdicts, and enforcement actions shaping trade secret risk and litigation...more
Disputes among company owners (called “members” for limited liability companies and “shareholders” for corporations) often escalate into legal action. One type of dispute is a derivative action—a claim brought by a minority...more
If HBO’s writer’s room is looking for its next prestige drama, then they should look no further than the Brooklyn family feud. Brooklyn Beckham, the first son of David and Victoria Beckham, took to his Instagram story to...more
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a jury verdict finding that a developer and its founder defrauded a contractor by misrepresenting the availability of construction funding....more
On February 10, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit affirmed a judgment from the SDNY, holding that the FDIC, as receiver for a failed bank, was not liable for alleged fraud against investors in a cryptocurrency...more
“Dupes” are no longer just a social media trend or a consumer wink-wink. They are now a serious brand-protection issue sitting at the intersection of trademark law, design rights, and digital marketing. The key legal question...more
When is a former director liable for post-liquidation fiduciary breaches? The UK Supreme Court’s decision in Mitchell and another (Joint Liquidators of MBI International & Partners Inc (in Liquidation)) v Sheikh Mohamed Bin...more
On January 21, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a decision in Trinseo Europe GmbH v. Kellogg Brown & Root, L.L.C., et al that has massive implications for those prosecuting or defending trade...more
While French case law has already established that a third party to a contract may invoke a breach of contract to obtain compensation for its loss, the French High Court (Court of Cassation) clarified in a recent decision...more
In a complaint filed on January 27, 2026, Greater New York Mutual Co. (GNY) alleges a civil RICO scheme arising out of the legal representation practices of Subin & Associates LLP ("Subin"), a personal injury law firm that...more
Last week, the North Carolina Business Court denied a motion to dismiss, stating that it could exercise personal jurisdiction over claims against an out-of-state executive when he sought personal benefit and threatened to...more
Scarcity is not a by-product of luxury—it is one of its defining features. High-end brands deliberately limit production, control distribution channels and restrict points of sale to preserve exclusivity, desirability and...more
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed summary judgment in favor of an insurance carrier regarding a coverage dispute over the replacement cost of a building....more
On November 26, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held that an alternative business lender was not liable for aiding and abetting a borrower’s fraud where the lender undertook targeted diligence, relied...more
Trademark case law continues to develop each year, and 2025 was no exception, with courts issuing a wide array of trademark opinions. For a more in-depth discussion of 2025's most impactful decisions, we invite you to watch...more
In a case that should stand as a strong reminder to apportion your damages whenever possible, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a significant post‑trial ruling in Trinseo Europe GmbH v. Harper, et al., upholding the...more
Decisions issued in 2025 marked a notable inflection point in Chapter 93A litigation. Courts embraced a framework grounded in regulatory text, contractual structure and administrable rules. For companies operating in or from...more
On November 21, 2025, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida denied American Momentum Bank’s request to stay an adversary class action accusing the bank of aiding and abetting the theft of more than $100...more
Fiduciary duty claims between closely-held business owners are commonplace in litigation before the Commercial Division. A decision last fall from Suffolk County Commercial Division Justice James C. Hudson in Matter of Lehan...more
Kilpatrick partner Ted Davis spoke recently on recent developments in U.S. trademark and unfair competition law during Kilpatrick’s advanced trademark seminar....more
The US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit partially reversed and partially affirmed a series of district court rulings arising from alleged corporate espionage between competitors in the pest control industry....more
On 24 November 2025 the Privy Council handed down a judgment in a Bermudian claim for breach of contractual and fiduciary duties and fraudulent misrepresentation, issued by a high-net-worth individual Bidzina Ivanishvili...more
Employee departures are common. Legal disputes arising from those departures are not. When claims do arise, they almost always focus on conduct occurring before the employment relationship ends, not the resignation itself....more
Welcome to WilmerHale’s bulletin on recent trade secret case law and relevant news items. This month, we cover decisions addressing the requirement for a plaintiff to define trade secrets with sufficient particularity,...more
