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Massive $604.9 Million Verdict in Landmark Trade Secret Case

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A California state jury awarded Propel Fuels, Inc. $604.9 million in damages after finding Phillips 66 Company liable for trade secret misappropriation. Propel Fuels, Inc. v. Phillips 66 Co., Case No. 22CV007197 (Cal. Oct....more

Allen Matkins

Does Jarkesy Negate Administrative Penalties Under The California Corporate Securities Law?

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Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court held that when the Securities and Exchange Commission seeks civil penalties against a defendant for securities fraud, the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution entitles the...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Even When Civil Penalties Are Sought, Unfair Competition and False Advertising Claims Remain Equitable and Will Not Be Tried by a...

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The California Supreme Court recently held that claims brought by the government for civil penalties under California’s unfair competition law (B&PC § 17200, et seq.) and false advertising law (B&PC § 17500, et seq.) are to...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

California: No Jury Trials in Unfair Competition Law and False Advertising Law Cases (and Proposition 65 Cases?)

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The California Supreme Court held there is no statutory or constitutional right to a jury trial in actions brought under the Unfair Competition Law (UCL) and False Advertising Law (FAL). Its reasoning and basis likely...more

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