How an Assignment of Contract Works (and When It Won’t)
May 7, 2019When one party to a contract transfers the obligations and rights under that contract to another party (the assignee), this is known as an assignment of contract. The assignee is then expected to carry out all the duties under the original contract in place of the original contracting party and the other part…
DetailsMotion to Dismiss: A Powerful Tool to Win Before Trial
April 29, 2019Pretrial motions can resolve your case quickly and decisively, terminating the litigation and ending the dispute before it ever goes to trial. One of the most powerful pretrial motions is the motion to dismiss. A motion to dismiss is typically filed in the early stages of litigation, prior to discovery. It will…
DetailsSuing An Employee for Trade Secret Misappropriation
April 11, 2019When an employee leaves for another job and takes company trade secrets with him or her, the misappropriation can have significant financial consequences. The company can lose its investment and the competitive advantage it derived from its trade secrets. Fortunately, a victim of trade secrets misappropriation do…
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