Jack Kiley Kevin Smith

Jack Kiley Kevin Smith

October 26, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The Underutilization of "Racketeering" Claims in Restrictive Covenant Cases

Recovering triple damages plus attorney fees should sound enticing to any business seeking to stop unscrupulous former employees and their new employers attempting to steal trade secrets and unfairly compete; surprisingly, few businesses bring claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act even though RICO, in certain cases, would allow for such relief.

By Jack Kiley, Kevin Smith and Jamie Moelis

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