How to Make an Opening Statement in a Trade Secrets Trial
If Apple sues Xpeng Motors for misappropriation of trade secrets, the opening statements may look like this . . .
Are “Aggressive” Litigators More Effective?
So many litigators describe themselves as “aggressive.” But do aggressive lawyers actually get better results for clients?
Orbison Case Shows Need for Texas Courts to Limit Employee “Fiduciary” Duties
The Orbison case ordered an employee to forfeit part of his salary for breaching his “fiduciary” duty to his employer. Does that go too far?
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The Price Undercutting Theory in Trade Secrets Litigation
Price undercutting is a common theory in trade secrets litigation. But are prices really trade secrets? Find out the legal standard and some common factual scenarios.
The Plain-Language NDA
Lawyers tend to make NDAs–Non-Disclosure Agreements–more complicated than they need to be.
How Should Employees “Return” Electronic Files?
Returning company documents is not as simple as it seems.
Lessons from the Buc-ee’s Trademark Lawsuit
I did my own little survey to test the issues in the Buc-ee’s trademark infringement trial
Wolfe’s First Law of Texas Non-Compete Litigation
You can boil down the practical effect of Texas non-compete law to just seven words.
The Problem With the “Elevator Speech”
The “elevator speech” may not be the best way for lawyers–and other professionals–to connect with prospective clients.