Tag Archives: Trade Secrets

Third Party Enforcement of A Non-Compete and Trade Secret Pre-emption – IL Law

 (photo credit: www.glogster.com) In Cronimet Holdings v. Keywell Metals, LLC, 2014 WL 580414 (N.D.Ill. 2014), the Northern District of Illinois considers whether a non-compete contract is enforceable by a stranger to that contract as well as trade secret pre-emption of other claims. Facts and Procedural History Plaintiff, who previously signed a non-disclosure agreement with a defunct metal company (the “Target …

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Illinois Court Examines Trade Secrets Act and Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine In Suit Over Employee Wellness Health Program

The plaintiff workplace wellness program developer sued under the Illinois Trade Secrets Act in Destiny Health, Inc. v. Cigna Corporation, 2015 IL App (1st) 142530, alleging a prospective business partner pilfered its confidential data. Affirming summary judgment for the defendants, the First District appeals court asked and answered some prevalent trade secrets litigation questions. The impetus for the …

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No Disparagement Or Non-Compete Means No Injunction – IL Court

In Xylem Dewatering Solutions, Inc. v. Szablewski, 2014 IL App (5th) 140080-U,  the plaintiff corporation sued some of its ex-employees after they joined a competitor and started raiding plaintiff’s office staff. The trial court denied plaintiff’s request for an injunction and then it appealed. Result: Trial court’s order upheld. Plaintiff loses. Reasons: To get a preliminary injunction, …

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