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Former employee did not breach fiduciary duty by soliciting clients post-termination
State ex rel. Lagway v. Williams, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that t...
Non-profit status does not automatically exempt services from Ohio sales tax
Reading Recovery Council of N. Am., Inc. v. State, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Reading Recovery Council of North America, In...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Defendant in Patent Infringement Case
Crafted Audio, LLC v. Clair Global Integration, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether Crafted Audio...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Trademark Dispute
La International Corp. v. Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc., decided by Ninth Circuit on February 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of s...
Former Employee's Client Solicitation Not Breach of Fiduciary Duty
State ex rel. Parker v. Rice, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that th...
Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Trademark Dispute
Sports Enterprises Inc v. Marvin Goldklang, decided by Third Circuit on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment...
Hyundai's 'Smart Trunk' Feature Does Not Violate California Privacy Law
Towns v. Hyundai Motor America, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Towns, sued Hyundai Motor America alleging that their veh...
Court dismisses Appian's claims against Pegasystems for unfair competition and tortious interference
This case involves a dispute between two software companies, Appian Corporation and Pegasystems. Appian sued Pegasystems, alleging that Pegasystems had engaged in unfair competition and tortious inter...
Dealership's "Charlie's" Name Use Infringes on Prior User's Trademark
Charlie's CDJR, L.L.C. v. Charlie's Toledo, Inc., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 6, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute centered on whether Charlie's Toledo, Inc. ...
Former County Employee Denied Qualified Immunity in Inmate's Medical Care Case
State ex rel. Rose v. Camplese, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 22, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that ...
Court Affirms Lease Breach Ruling Against Tenant for Unpaid Rent
BAGELMANIA HOLDINGS, LLC v. RDH INTERESTS, INC. C/W 87901, decided by Nevada Supreme Court on December 4, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether RDH Interests, In...
Former employee's client solicitations did not breach fiduciary duty, court rules
CCP Golden/7470 LLC v. Kevin Breslin, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brou...
First Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims Due to Statute of Limitations
Gibson Foundation, Inc. v. Norris, decided by First Circuit on November 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a lawsuit brought by...
Non-compete agreement not breached by former HVAC employee
Air Pros One Source, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company v. Jack Denton, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on November 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved wh...
Kentucky Supreme Court strikes down overly broad 'no-hire' provision
Robert Braun v. Bearman Industries, LLC, decided by Kentucky Supreme Court on October 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Kentucky Supreme Court addressed whether a "no-hire" provision ...
Eighth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Trademark Dispute
Hoffmann Bros. Heating & Air v. Hoffmann Air & Heating, decided by Eighth Circuit on September 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of s...
Ninth Circuit: Unauthorized Data Scraping is Copyright Infringement
Costar Group, Inc. v. Commercial Real Estate Exchange, Inc., decided by Ninth Circuit on September 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant o...
Third Circuit: 'Registered Agent' Service Name Not Trademark Infringement
Harbor Business Compliance Corp v. Firstbase IO Inc, decided by Third Circuit on August 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Third Circuit affirmed the District Court's dismissal of Harb...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Pharma Lawsuit Over Drug Pricing Data
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America v. Stolfi, decided by Ninth Circuit on August 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismis...
Sixth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Patent Infringement Case
C-Ville Fabricating, Inc. v. Joshua Tarter, decided by Sixth Circuit on August 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment ...
Former employee's internal complaints not protected speech under First Amendment
Jake Paul Heiney v. Donna Moore, decided by Sixth Circuit on August 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction so...
Former employee wins trade secret and fiduciary duty claims against employer
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...
Painting company loses contract dispute on appeal
Skyline Tower Painting, Inc. v. Elizabeth Goldberg, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary ...
Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
David Bourke v. Douglas A. Collins, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Court Denies Injunction in Trademark Dispute Over Similar Logos
Ferida Moy v. Frank Bisignano, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction so...
Court Affirms Imputed Income in Child Support Case
X.K. v. M.C., decided by California Court of Appeal on July 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved a father's challenge to a child support order, arguing that the cou...