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A Dispute Over a Software Maintenance Agreement Results in Victories for Both Parties

In a lawsuit centered around an alleged intra-corporate conspiracy to deprive a plaintiff of software maintenance services for imaging technology, a Southern California court issued rulings in both parties’ favor.
7 minute read

The Recorder

Cybersecurity Steps You Can Take to Comply With Authorities' Conflicting Demands

Recent government pronouncements have created competing, sometimes contradictory, pressures on companies simultaneously to ensure robust protection for their customers' data while also considering whether to acquiesce to law enforcement's demands that they should be able to de-encrypt data on request.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Using Anti-SLAPP Laws to Combat Trade Secret Claims: A Disappearing Mechanism?

While the anti-SLAPP laws in some states have not had significant impact, others offer a pathway to early dismissal.
7 minute read

The Recorder

On Appeals: Diligent Trial Attorneys Know How to Prepare for Possible Appellate Writ Petitions

Diligent trial attorneys know about another option when a trial court's ruling is erroneous and will wreak irremediable havoc in the case: in certain circumstances, the Court of Appeal will consider granting relief at midstream of litigation on a petition for extraordinary relief by writ.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Are You Too Picky? Ask Yourself These Questions First

Being picky is not necessarily a negative thing. In fact, being a discerning professional can enhance the quality of a career.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Be Careful When Posting Client Information Online

When it comes to an attorney's obligation to maintain a client's confidential information, the relevant California statute does not mince words.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Bedsworth: Talking Hair and Speaking Cakes

In America, the first fix we made when we decided our Constitution required emendation was to enshrine the right to free speech. Ever since we've pretzelized our logic and herniated our analogies trying to fit some Size 10 concepts into a Size 8 right to freedom of speech.
9 minute read

The Recorder

Implications of 'FMI v. Argus Media Leader' on Trade Secret Law

The Supreme Court's decision in 'FMI v. Argus Media Leader' will have important implications for companies' disclosed information. In fact, it may render certain information that would otherwise qualify as a trade secret under the Defend Trade Secrets Act obtainable under FOIA and therefore “readily ascertainable through proper means.”
6 minute read

The Recorder

California Judicial Decisions Threaten Franchisors

A discussion o a trio of cases out of California which could prove to be of critical importance to franchisors in nationwide.
9 minute read

The Recorder

Will Joining a Company With a Mediocre Brand Hurt My Career?

A company's brand can influence marketability, but rarely will it destroy it.
5 minute read

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