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The US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed a district court’s ruling that a plaintiff failed to establish copyright protection for its software platforms, drawing a distinction between “literal” copying (direct...more
In 2002, the California Legislature created the Victims of Corporate Fraud Compensation Fund as part of the Corporate Disclosure Act. There are a number of conditions that must be met to receive a payout from the fund. One...more
On May 2, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court reversed a Texas Court of Appeals’ decision that had affirmed a jury’s verdict finding a franchisor directly liable to the customer of a franchisee for actions undertaken by the...more
On May 12, 2025, in a 5-2 decision, the Colorado Supreme Court held that the tort claims brought by local governments in Colorado against major fossil fuel companies concerning damages stemming from climate change could...more
Welcome to WilmerHale’s bulletin on recent trade secret case law and relevant news items. We’ve affectionately nicknamed it “Readily Ascertainable” because, unlike a trade secret, it should be easy to figure out....more
The Tenth Circuit’s recent decision in Double Eagle Alloys, Inc. v. Hooper, __F.4th __ (10th Cir. Apr. 22, 2025), provides a cautionary tale regarding the necessity of identifying trade secrets with particularity and...more
On April 24, 2025, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a contract provision restricting liability for willful injury was unenforceable under California Civil Code section 1668. This decision was in response to...more
Should California courts permit litigants to conduct discovery into litigation funding, namely whether a third party is funding their adversary’s litigation efforts?...more
The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed a district court’s jury verdict that found trade dress infringement and liability under state deceptive practices law, and the court’s order entering a nationwide...more
For many, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about truck accidents includes images of jackknifed 18-wheelers and speeding semis. But, did you know that the leading, yet overlooked, cause of truck-related...more
In a recent decision, In re Facebook Inc. Derivative Litigation, Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster of the Delaware Court of Chancery imposed litigation sanctions on a former officer and director of Meta Platforms, Inc....more
On April 24, 2025, the California Supreme Court held that contract clauses that limit damages for injuries caused by willful tortious conduct are prohibited by Section 1668 of the California Civil Code....more
This week, on our Spilling Secrets podcast series, our panelists discuss the ins and outs of trying trade secret cases in a courtroom: What’s the secret to winning a trade secret trial? Find out in this compelling episode of...more
While we have previously written on Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforcement of “Made in America” claims, a recent jury verdict shows that manufacturers should also be wary of potential consumer claims....more
The Georgia legislature has passed a sweeping tort reform package aimed at reducing litigation costs, curbing excessive jury awards, and increasing transparency in civil lawsuits in Georgia state and superior courts....more
In a case that could have far reaching implications for business and construction litigation, the Colorado Supreme Court issued an opinion on April 21, 2025, providing some greater clarity on the economic loss rule under...more
It is not uncommon in the restaurant business for a restauranteur to partner with a silent-partner investor, i.e. the money guy. It’s not uncommon for the restaurant partners to fight over the control of the restaurant....more
Branded drug manufacturers, including Eli Lilly and Company (Eli Lilly), have been pursuing various legal actions against compounding pharmacies and telehealth companies that provide compounded diabetes and weight-loss drugs,...more
A federal court in Ohio dismissed a putative class action brought by franchisee-eyewear sellers against their franchisor, Luxottica of America. Brave Optical, Inc. v. Luxottica of Am. Inc., 2025 WL 962827 (S.D. Ohio Mar. 31,...more
In response to a request from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to interpret the scope of California Civil Code section 1668 and its rule that parties may not contract away liability for “willful injury to the person or...more
On April 23, 2025, the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit denied PointClickCare Technologies, Inc.’s petition for en banc review in Real Time Medical Systems, LLC v. PointClickCare. A Fourth Circuit panel previously...more
Our notable ruling roundup aims to keep our readers up to date on recent rulings in the food & consumer packaged goods space....more
A federal court in New York recently denied a franchisor’s motion for summary judgment on a franchisee’s claims for fraudulent misrepresentation. Cmty. Care Companions, Inc. v. Interim Healthcare, Inc., 2025 WL 929407...more
A federal court in Massachusetts recently granted, in part, a Motion for Preliminary Injunction as to enforcement of franchise agreement noncompete covenants but denied the motion as to claims of trademark infringement,...more
Turns Out That Goldfish "No Artificial Flavors or Preservatives" Claim Was a Red Herring, New York Federal Court Says - A federal court in the Southern District of New York found that Veronika Ward, the plaintiff in a...more