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BUYER SUES FORMER SELLER’S EMPLOYEE COMPANY FOR TRADE SECRET THEFT

Court rules that former seller employees stole seller trade secrets and are using them to compete against the buyer. M&A Stories March 16, 2023 Introduction When a buyer acquires a business, there is a risk that the seller’s employees may

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Business Buyer Sues Former Employee Over Use of Seller Business Cards

Explore a legal case where a buyer filed a lawsuit against a former employee who left with business cards belonging to the seller’s clients after an M&A deal. Learn about the legal implications and challenges in protecting trade secrets in

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When Medical Practice Deals Go South: Protecting Patient Lists

Learn about the legal challenges and importance of safeguarding patient lists in medical practice acquisitions. October 12, 2019 M&A Stories In the world of medical practice acquisitions, patient lists are golden. But what happens when a doctor tries to take

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Court Ruling: Buyer’s Trade Secret Suit Likely to Fail

Explore a recent M&A legal case where a buyer sued a seller’s owner for competing with the acquired business. Learn about trade secrets, competition, and the court’s ruling. July 21, 2019 M&A Stories Introduction: In a recent legal development, a

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Court allows business asset buyer to sue seller’s employee-owner for using trade secrets buyer purchased from seller to compete against the buyer

In this case, the buyer is a security system installation, servicing, and monitoring company with residential and commercial customers.  In November of 2016 it purchased the assets of the seller which was in the business of providing central station monitoring

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