The Trade Secret Act (GeschGehG) covers information that has a certain economic value, such as profit and sales figures, but also technical know-how. According to Sec. 2 No. 1 GeschGehG, this … [Read more...] about Practicable tips for trade secret protection during litigation in Germany
Strong step forward for litigation funding in the class action arena
Wednesday 18th August saw confirmation from court that the first consumer group class action claim in the UK – Merricks v Mastercard – could proceed to trial, on the basis that a suitable undertaking … [Read more...] about Strong step forward for litigation funding in the class action arena
Between Rock and a hard place – diverging views on “no oral modification” clauses
In 2018, we reported on Rock Advertising v MWB Business Exchange Centres Limited ("Rock") – one of that year's hotly anticipated Supreme Court decisions, which considered the effect of what the … [Read more...] about Between Rock and a hard place – diverging views on “no oral modification” clauses