Trade

Judge Upholds Jury Verdict in High-Stakes Fudge Recipe Trade Secret Case

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Pittsburgh, PA – A legal battle over a fudge recipe’s trade secret status concluded its latest chapter Monday when U.S. Magistrate Judge Patricia L. Dodge of the Western District of Pennsylvania dismissed a motion for judgment that would have overturned a jury’s previous decision in favor of the recipe’s confidentiality and economic value. The case revolves around a contentious disagreement between a group named Local Yokels Fudge and their competitors. Defendants Christine Falvo, Charles Brian Griffin, Donald Konieczny, and CM Chocolatier contested the jury’s verdict from an earlier trial where it was determined they had … Read more

PotatoEurope 2025 Unveils Expert Jury for Innovation Award, Igniting Industry Advances at Dutch Trade Fair

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Lelystad, Netherlands — The future of agricultural innovation is taking root with the upcoming PotatoEurope 2025, where the brightest advancements in the potato industry will be spotlighted. Set against the backdrop of the Wageningen University & Research Open Crops location, this prominent event is scheduled for September 3-4 and promises to assemble a constellation of sector leaders, innovators, and advocates. In a collaborative effort with PotatoWorld magazine, the event will highlight the PotatoEurope Innovation Award, which celebrates pioneering solutions in the field. The award is designed to showcase innovations that propel the potato sector toward … Read more

CoStar Settles High-Stakes Legal Battle Over Trade Secrets with Rival Real Estate Platform

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Washington, D.C. — In a significant development in the highly competitive real estate market, CoStar Group, a prominent provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, has successfully resolved its legal disputes with a rival in the industry, CompStak. Both companies recently announced that they have dismissed all litigation regarding trade secrets without acknowledging any wrongdoing, effectively ending a contentious period that could have redefined competitive boundaries in their sector. The legal conflict, which concerned allegations of misappropriated trade secrets, had originally posed a potentially substantial impact on how competitive intelligence is managed … Read more

Class Action Lawsuit Launched by Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Targets The Trade Desk, Inc. Over Allegations of Securities Fraud

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RADNOR, Pa. — A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been lodged against The Trade Desk, Inc., a notable player in the digital advertising technology sector, by the law firm Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP. The lawsuit alleges that The Trade Desk misled investors about its business operations and financial prospects, significantly impacting shareholder value. The legal action, filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, claims that The Trade Desk issued materially false and misleading statements that failed to disclose adverse information pertinent to investors. Specifically, the complaint … Read more