USA – D.C. METROPOLITAN AREA
Maryland
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Linda M. Jackson, Andrew Baskin, Pascal “Pat” Naples and John M. Hindley ArentFox Schiff LLP
Washington DC
Virginia
ArentFox Schiff LLP is internationally recognised in core industries where business and the law intersect. Its trade secrets practice comprises 35 partners and 24 other lawyers firm-wide, combining IP, employ - ment, white-collar, and transactional capabilities. Known for rapid-response injunction work, complex multi-forum disputes, cross-border discovery, and strategic counselling, we advise clients across indus - tries and jurisdictions. Significant 2025 trials include representing as plaintiff in Fairfax County, Virginia a leading government contractor against a competi - tor and a former employee, including complex data spoliation claims, and representing as defendant in
the federal district court in Baton Rouge, Louisiana a major pipe manufacturer in a cross-border licensing dispute. Other current matters include representing as plaintiff a global petrochemical company in the Delaware federal district court and representing as defendant in the new Texas Business Court a lead - ing software developer for commercial airlines. Re - cent counselling work includes trade secret audits and drafting employment policies and non-compete agreements for clients in artificial intelligence, food and beverage, financial services, and pharmaceuti - cals.
Authors
Linda M. Jackson is a co-leader of ArentFox Schiff’s Complex Litigation Practice Group and Trade Secrets, Noncompetes & Employee Mobility Group. Her practice centres on trade secrets misappropriation, restrictive
Andrew Baskin is a partner in ArentFox Schiff’s Complex Litigation group based in Washington, DC. His practice focuses on trade secrets, restrictive covenants, employment, and labour relations. Andrew was a
covenants, employment and commercial litigation, whistle-blower matters, and high-stakes internal investigations. She represents clients in federal and state courts nationwide, with expertise in the District of Columbia, Eastern District of Virginia “Rocket Docket”, and Virginia state courts. Trusted by boards and senior executives, Linda handles C-suite investigations and advises on executive mobility, non-compete, and confidentiality strategies. She is recognised by Chambers USA for DC General Commercial Litigation and Labor & Employment.
member of the trial team representing CACI, Inc., prosecuting claims and securing injunctive relief in federal litigation involving competitive procurements valued at more than USD500 million. He has considerable experience advocating on behalf of employers in state and federal court, during collective bargaining, and at arbitration. Andrew also offers counsel before administrative agencies and conducts internal investigations involving discrimination and harassment claims.
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