In the 2018 case of GE Betz, Inc. v. Moffitt-Johnston, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit dealt with allegations from GE Betz, Inc. against Michelle Moffitt-Johnston and AmSpec Services, L.L.C. for breaching a non-solicitation agreement,...
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ALLIANTGROUP, LP v. Mols, 2017
This case underscores the enforceability of forum selection clauses in employment
contracts and highlights the legal boundaries of noncompetition and nondisclosure
agreements.
Baker Hughes Inc. v. S&S CHEMICAL, LLC, 2016, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
This case underscores the importance of clear contractual terms and the binding
nature of agreements even when not signed by all parties, provided there is mutual
performance. It illustrates how settlements from unrelated disputes can have broad
implications.
Alta Devices, Inc. v. LG Electronics, Inc.
Alta Devices, Inc., initiated a lawsuit against LG Electronics, Inc., alleging misappropriation of trade secret technology relating to thin-film Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) solar cells. Alta claimed that confidential and proprietary information was disclosed to LG under a...
INDAG GmbH & CO. BETREIBS KG v. IMA SPA
This case involves allegations of patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation between a former employee, the employer, and the new employer. Plaintiffs, INDAG GmbH & Co. Betreibs KG and Wild Parma S.r.L, allege that defendants infringed U.S. Patent No....
TEXAS ADVANCED OPTOELECTRONIC SOLUTIONS, INC. v. RENESAS ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC
This case involved a dispute between Texas Advanced Optoelectronic Solutions, Inc. (TAOS) and Intersil Corporation (now Renesas Electronics America, Inc.) over the alleged misappropriation of trade secrets related to ambient light sensor technology. During 2004...