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Jury Rules in Favor of Whistleblower: San Diego Court Awards $3 Million to Former Orange County Prosecutor in Harassment Case Against DA Todd Spitzer

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SAN DIEGO — A jury in San Diego County has concluded that a former high-ranking prosecutor from Orange County was compelled to retire due to harassment orchestrated by the county’s District Attorney, Todd Spitzer, and his first assistant, Shawn Nelson, who currently serves as a Superior Court judge. Tracy Miller, who had spent 25 years in the Orange County District Attorney’s office, filed a whistleblower retaliation and harassment lawsuit after her retirement. The jury awarded her $3 million in economic damages and an additional $25,000 in punitive damages specifically against Spitzer, while finding that Nelson … Read more

Federal Jury Rules in Favor of MoeGo, Upholding Integrity in Pet Care Software Amid Trade Secret Dispute

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A federal jury in San Francisco has ruled in favor of MoeGo, an innovative software provider catering to the pet care industry, in a significant trade secret theft case against competitor GrooMore. The verdict comes as MoeGo accused GrooMore of misappropriating confidential information critical to its operations. The case, which garnered attention for its implications in the tech and pet care sectors, centered on claims made by MoeGo that former employees had taken proprietary data that could bolster GrooMore’s business. The jury’s decision underscores the growing importance of intellectual property protection within the burgeoning pet … Read more

2025 Sees Surge in Major Trade Secret Awards as Courts Favor Plaintiffs Over Competitors

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BOSTON — Legal battles over trade secrets are making headlines in 2025 as courts deliver monumental monetary awards. A recent case saw a medical device company awarded $452 million for trade secret theft, though this sum was later reduced to $59.4 million in exchange for a permanent injunction. Another ruling saw Walmart found liable for misappropriating trade secrets belonging to Zest Labs, resulting in a $222 million judgment. Meanwhile, a notable $2.036 billion award for Appian Software against Pegasystems was vacated last year but is currently under review by the Virginia Supreme Court. As this … Read more

"Legal Triumph: Jury Rules in Favor of Former Teacher Phil Eisenstein, Dismantling Atlantic City Board of Education’s Allegations"

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Atlantic City, New Jersey — After more than a decade of legal battles, a jury in Atlantic County has ruled in favor of former teacher Phil Eisenstein against the Atlantic City Board of Education. The verdict marks a significant moment in a long-standing conflict that has drawn public interest and scrutiny. Superintendent La’Quetta Small, who was present throughout the trial, faced a significant blow with the jury’s decision. This ruling is the culmination of a case in which the Atlantic City Schools allegedly sought to undermine Eisenstein. The board’s attempts to dismiss and defeat his … Read more