Welcome to WilmerHale’s bulletin on recent trade secret case law and relevant news items. We’ve affectionately nicknamed it “Readily Ascertainable” because, unlike a trade secret, it should be easy to figure out....more
In BTTHM Berkeley, LLC v. Johnston (No. A163300, filed March 28, 2024 and certified for partial publication), the California Court of Appeal, First District affirmed a trial court’s grant of a motion to enforce a settlement...more
Traditionally, California permitted judgments by confession are subject to certain limitations, such as requiring an independent attorney to examine the proposal and advise the debtor on the waiver of rights and defenses. As...more
Many California employers and their counsel remain blissfully ignorant of the latest “gotcha” law in California, which can easily derail an otherwise perfectly planned arbitration. Back in 2019, the California legislature,...more
The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court just issued the latest significant ruling in the mass arbitration space, a litigation trend that has been gaining notoriety over the last year and a half....more
As you may know, late last year, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2343, which changes the long-standing notice requirements that apply before a landlord can pursue an unlawful detainer action against a...more
A corporation and a partnership enter into a contract. Alleging that the partnership is in breach, the corporation sues the partnership and its two general partners. Neither of the partners is a party to the contract....more