Business Litigation Archives

Understanding Trade Secrets

by andyarnold | Jan 14, 2018 | Business Litigation, Non-Compete Litigation, Trade Secrets

Most businesses in today’s competitive climate rely on the talents of its employees. Employees are often undervalued as a company’s asset – that is, until they leave to join a competitor or start their own business, at which time their value is more realistically... read more

Unfair Trade Practices

by andyarnold | Dec 5, 2017 | Business Litigation

Businesses in South Carolina, around the country and around the world can be found to be using unfair trade practices or unfair competition. These usually come about because companies and individuals are in fierce competition not only to survive, but to thrive in... read more

Shareholder Oppression

by andyarnold | Jan 4, 2017 | Business Litigation

Shareholder oppression comes in many forms. South Carolina courts have used the terms “freeze out” or “squeeze out” interchangeably. These terms mean “the use by some of the owners or participants in a business enterprise of strategic position, inside information, or... read more

What the Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 Means For South Carolina Employees

by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Jun 10, 2016 | Litigation, Trade Secrets

Although there was very little notice by the press or voters, trade secrets lawyers saw a significant development in the law recently. Last month, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA). The DTSA provides a federal counterpart to... read more

Startups Shouldn’t Take Shortcuts

by andyarnold | Jun 24, 2015 | Business Litigation

When it comes to the early stages of a business, entrepreneurs often take shortcuts. Creating a product and establishing a client base give way to many legal matters. Whether the business is a success or a failure, money ultimately complicates everything. What can go... read more

Horton Law Firm Blog Category: Business Litigation

Understanding Trade Secrets

Unfair Trade Practices

Shareholder Oppression

What the Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 Means For South Carolina Employees

Startups Shouldn’t Take Shortcuts

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