Ninth Circuit: Publicly Available Info Isn't a Trade Secret
ca9 · 2025-10-09 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
Gopher Media LLC v. Melone, decided by Ninth Circuit on October 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Gopher Media's lawsuit agains...
Former employee wins trade secret and fiduciary duty claims against employer
ca7 · 2025-08-05 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Chicago Wine Company v. Mike Braun, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Chicago Wine Compa...
Ninth Circuit: Employee's database access didn't violate CFAA
ca9 · 2025-05-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Mission Hen, LLC v. Lee, decided by Ninth Circuit on May 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Mission Hen, L...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Trade Secret Claim Against Honeywell
ca4 · 2025-04-29 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Honeywell International, Inc. v. OPTO Electronics Co., Ltd., decided by Fourth Circuit on April 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of...