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UK Supreme Court Clarifies Scope of Dishonest Assistance Liability

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The UK Supreme Court’s decision in Stevens v. Hotel Portfolio II UK Ltd has clarified the liability of dishonest assistants in cases of breaches of a constructive trust of secret profits. It also provides helpful guidance on...more

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Navigating Liability for Dishonest Assistance: An Account of Profit, Loss and Constructive Trusts - Supreme Court Judgment:...

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The UK Supreme Court has recently addressed novel issues concerning liability for dishonest assistance in respect of a breach of fiduciary duty, involving the acquisition and dissipation of unauthorised profits....more

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Trade Secret Misappropriation and Employee Fiduciary Breach in ASML v. XTAL Results in Large Judgement

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On May 3, 2019, following a jury verdict rendered last November, a Santa Clara, California court entered a final judgment for $845 million in favor of semiconductor maker, ASML, in its suit against rival, XTAL, for stealing...more

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