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Apportionment of Trade Secret Damages: Will Phillips 66 Ask A Six Hundred Million Dollar Question?

In a trade secret misappropriation action, a complainant is required to prove the amount of its damages with reasonable certainty and that this amount has been caused by the misappropriation. Therefore, the trade secret owner should be prepared to explain how its claimed or awarded damages are sufficiently apportioned to the trade secrets alleged or found to have been misappropriated.

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Takeaways from the FTC’s Victory in the Tapestry/Capri “Accessible Luxury Handbags” Merger Challenge

Many observers viewed the FTC’s case challenging the Tapestry/Capri merger based on a relevant product market of “accessible luxury handbags” with skepticism.

Axinn Viewpoints

Apportionment of Trade Secret Damages: Will Phillips 66 Ask A Six Hundred Million Dollar Question?

In a trade secret misappropriation action, a complainant is required to prove the amount of its damages with reasonable certainty and that this amount has been caused by the misappropriation. Therefore, the trade secret owner should be prepared to explain how its claimed or awarded damages are sufficiently apportioned to the trade secrets alleged or found to have been misappropriated.

Axinn Viewpoints

Apportionment of Trade Secret Damages: Will Phillips 66 Ask A Six Hundred Million Dollar Question?

In a trade secret misappropriation action, a complainant is required to prove the amount of its damages with reasonable certainty and that this amount has been caused by the misappropriation. Therefore, the trade secret owner should be prepared to explain how its claimed or awarded damages are sufficiently apportioned to the trade secrets alleged or found to have been misappropriated.

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November 14, 2024

Navigating Global Politics: The Future of Antitrust Merger Policy and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

On November 14, Axinn and Slaughter & May co-hosted a webinar exploring the evolving landscape of antitrust merger policy and foreign direct investment (FDI) in the wake of pivotal elections in the U.S., Europe, and around the world.

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Antitrust

October 29, 2024

Merger Program Overhaul Adds Compliance Burdens for Companies

Axinn antitrust practice chair Mike Keeley was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article “Merger Program Overhaul Adds Compliance Burdens for Companies."

Media Mentions

Antitrust

October 18, 2024

Axinn Partners Named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America 2025

Axinn is pleased to announce that Lawdragon has recognized eight partners in its 2025 “500 Leading Dealmakers in America” guide.

Awards & Recognitions

Antitrust

October 17, 2024

Informa Connect Antitrust Texas Conference 2024

On October 17, Axinn antitrust practice chair Mike Keeley will speak on the "Merger Enforcement: New Guidelines, HSR Process Revamp" panel at Informa Connect's Antitrust Texas Conference in Houston, Texas.

Speaking Engagement

Antitrust

September 23, 2024

Failed Deals Climb as Antitrust Enforcers Push Aggressive Agenda

Axinn antitrust practice chair Mike Keeley was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, "Failed Deals Climb as Antitrust Enforcers Push Aggressive Agenda."

Media Mentions

Antitrust

September 13, 2024

Fordham 51st Annual Conference on International Antitrust Law and Policy

On September 13, Axinn antitrust practice chair Mike Keeley will speak on the "US Merger Guidelines: The Great Debate… 9 Months Out" panel at Fordham's Annual Conference on International Antitrust Law and Policy, being held September 11-13 in New York.

Speaking Engagement

Antitrust

September 6, 2024

Axinn Partners Named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America 2025

Axinn is pleased to announce that Lawdragon has recognized 23 partners in its "500 Leading Litigators in America" guide for 2025. The attorneys recognized were selected through submissions, research, and vetting with the nation's leading trial lawyers.

Awards & Recognitions

Antitrust

September 1, 2024

Axinn Partners Recognized in Who’s Who Legal (WWL) – Thought Leaders Competition 2025 Report

Axinn is pleased to announce partners Rachel Adcox, Daniel Bitton, Lisl Dunlop, Mike Keeley, and John Harkrider have been recognized in the Who's Who Legal (WWL): Thought Leaders Competition 2025 Report.

Awards & Recognitions

Antitrust

August 21, 2024

Federal Judge Blocks FTC Non-Compete Rule, Nationwide

Today, a Federal Court in Texas issued a nationwide injunction blocking the FTC's proposed rule banning employment-related non-compete...

Axinn Viewpoints

Antitrust

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December 4, 2024

IAM Connect Patent Policy and Litigation Conference 2024

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December 5, 2024

25th Annual Berkeley-Stanford Advanced Patent Law Institute

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December 5, 2024

Define “Restore”: Canada’s New Remedies Standard for Mergers

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