Jean E Dassie

September 30, 2021 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Supreme Court's recent decision in 'Van Buren v. United States,' resolved a circuit split regarding the scope of liability under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act for the access and use of sensitive company information. Although the decision concerned the CFAA, it will have broad implications for trade secret litigation in federal court.

By Jean E. Dassie

8 minute read

March 20, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Since the Supreme Court decision in 'Lexmark', courts across the country have been finding that challenges to the right to sue under federal statutes should be brought as motions under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) and not 12(b)(1). The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has now clarified that the 'Lexmark' holding applies equally to the Defend Trade Secrets Act.

By Wendy R. Stein and Jean E. Dassie

7 minute read

March 22, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The full implications of the Supreme Court's 'WesternGeco' decision are still unclear. Nevertheless, as expected, multinational defendants are advocating for a narrow reading of the case, whereas patentee plaintiffs are advocating for an expansive reading.

By Tryn T. Stimart and Jean E. Dassie

8 minute read

September 18, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

On May 22, the Supreme Court of the United States decided 'TC Heartland v. Kraft Foods Group Brands,' which fundamentally changed the patent venue landscape.

By Jean E. Dassie and Christine A. Gaddis

16 minute read