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Virginia Federal Court Rules It has Subject Matter Jurisdiction Over DTSA Claim Because Foreign Bankruptcy Proceeding Only Stayed...

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A federal court in Virginia recently ruled that it had federal question subject matter jurisdiction over a Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) claim, rejecting Defendants’ argument that a foreign bankruptcy proceeding stayed the...more

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Pennsylvania Federal Court Rules It Has Subject Matter Jurisdiction to Decide Trade Secret Claim but Dismisses as Untimely...

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A federal court in Pennsylvania granted in part and denied in part a former franchisee’s motion to dismiss a franchisor’s allegation that she misappropriated trade secrets and breached the franchise agreement. JTH Tax, LLC v....more

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Franchisee 101: Subject Matter Mania…

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A federal court in Florida dismissed an action by franchisees against their franchisor for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. The franchisees asserted claims under California and Florida laws alleging the franchisor, OR...more

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Franchisee Can’t Work Its Way Out of Trademark Infringement and Breach of Contract Litigation on Jurisdictional Grounds

An out-of-state franchisee sought to escape the reach of the Massachusetts District Court in a breach of contract and trademark infringement litigation filed by its Massachusetts-based franchisor. But, the parties quickly...more

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