February 27, 2024 | less than a minute read

Six years of trade secret litigation, six weeks of trial, and a ... directed verdict for the defense.

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Erik Olson

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Erik Olson

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Coldwell Banker Wins Trade Secrets Fight On Directed Verdict. This case was filed more than six years ago, and after a six-week trial, it was resolved on a … directed verdict. One can only imagine the amount of time, energy, attorney's fees, expert costs, etc. that went into the effort to get the case to that point – all of which could have been avoided if it were easier to get weak trade secrets cases thrown out earlier in the process.

"I don't think there is substantial evidence supporting the claims," Judge Recio continued. "And a large part of it has to do with damages and causation. And I understand the arguments with regards to reasonable inferences on behalf of the plaintiff."

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