• Obtained a temporary restraining order in a high-stakes, multi-million-dollar dispute involving trade secret misappropriation and breaches of non-solicitation and non-competition agreements within the competitive insurance brokerage industry. The firm’s swift and strategic action protected vital business interests, upheld our client’s contractual rights, and ultimately led to a favorable settlement.
  • Defended a technology company in federal court in Ohio against a competitor’s claims for monetary damages and emergency injunctive relief, alleging tortious interference arising from the client’s development of a competing library services platform.
  • Obtained a temporary restraining order and favorable settlement on behalf of a chemical manufacturer in a Washington state court, enforcing non-competition agreements and protecting against misappropriation of proprietary trade secrets.
  • Secured a temporary restraining order in Ohio state court to prevent a commercial landlord from locking out a car dealership tenant. The order preserved business continuity while the dealership transitioned to a new location.
  • Obtained emergency relief to enforce restrictive covenants on behalf of multiple clients, protecting confidential information and competitive business interests across various industries.
  • Obtained emergency injunctive relief to enforce restrictive covenants and protect confidential information on behalf of a nationwide broker-dealer.
  • Defended a multinational corporation against allegations related to conspiracy to breach non-competition agreements and misappropriation of trade secrets, resulting in favorable settlement.
  • Represented a professional services firm in federal litigation against six former employees and their new employer for breach of restrictive covenants and tortious interference. Secured a detailed temporary restraining order following a multi-day hearing. Conducted extensive discovery and achieved a favorable settlement on the eve of trial.
  • Represented a financial services firm in litigation against a former employee for breach of non-compete and misappropriation of trade secrets and sought a temporary restraining order in support of contractual rights.
  • Successfully defended clients against allegations of breach of a non-compete agreement and misappropriation of trade secrets, obtaining  a complete defense verdict following a bench trial.
  • Successfully defended an international client against allegations of misappropriation of trade secrets and defeated efforts for emergency injunctive relief resulting in a favorable resolution of the dispute.
  • Obtained emergency injunctive relief and complete enforcement of restrictive covenants to prevent former employees from soliciting customers and opening a competing business.

Representative Matters

Portrait of Chris Bailey
Chris Bailey
Partner | Co-Group Leader, Employment & Labor
Portrait of Joseph J. Brennan
Joseph J. Brennan
Partner | Co-Group Leader, Employment & Labor
Portrait of Beth M. Conran
Beth M. Conran
Partner | Group Leader, Financial Services Industry

Representative Matters

  • Obtained a temporary restraining order in a high-stakes, multi-million-dollar dispute involving trade secret misappropriation and breaches of non-solicitation and non-competition agreements within the competitive insurance brokerage industry. The firm’s swift and strategic action protected vital business interests, upheld our client’s contractual rights, and ultimately led to a favorable settlement.
  • Defended a technology company in federal court in Ohio against a competitor’s claims for monetary damages and emergency injunctive relief, alleging tortious interference arising from the client’s development of a competing library services platform.
  • Obtained a temporary restraining order and favorable settlement on behalf of a chemical manufacturer in a Washington state court, enforcing non-competition agreements and protecting against misappropriation of proprietary trade secrets.
  • Secured a temporary restraining order in Ohio state court to prevent a commercial landlord from locking out a car dealership tenant. The order preserved business continuity while the dealership transitioned to a new location.
  • Obtained emergency relief to enforce restrictive covenants on behalf of multiple clients, protecting confidential information and competitive business interests across various industries.
  • Obtained emergency injunctive relief to enforce restrictive covenants and protect confidential information on behalf of a nationwide broker-dealer.
  • Defended a multinational corporation against allegations related to conspiracy to breach non-competition agreements and misappropriation of trade secrets, resulting in favorable settlement.
  • Represented a professional services firm in federal litigation against six former employees and their new employer for breach of restrictive covenants and tortious interference. Secured a detailed temporary restraining order following a multi-day hearing. Conducted extensive discovery and achieved a favorable settlement on the eve of trial.
  • Represented a financial services firm in litigation against a former employee for breach of non-compete and misappropriation of trade secrets and sought a temporary restraining order in support of contractual rights.
  • Successfully defended clients against allegations of breach of a non-compete agreement and misappropriation of trade secrets, obtaining  a complete defense verdict following a bench trial.
  • Successfully defended an international client against allegations of misappropriation of trade secrets and defeated efforts for emergency injunctive relief resulting in a favorable resolution of the dispute.
  • Obtained emergency injunctive relief and complete enforcement of restrictive covenants to prevent former employees from soliciting customers and opening a competing business.

Representative Matters