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Trends and Developments Contributed by: Barry Landy, Jacob Siegel and Patrick “Gus” Cochran Ciresi Conlin LLP Ciresi Conlin LLP helps clients protect and maxim - ise the value of their most sensitive information. In an era of mobility, espionage, and rapid technological change, strong trade secret protection is essential to maintaining a competitive edge. The firm’s team pro - vides proactive guidance to prevent misappropriation and responds quickly when assets are at risk. With experience representing both plaintiffs and defend - ants in trade secret and unfair competition matters,
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the team brings a comprehensive perspective that al - lows it to anticipate strategies and deliver precise, ef - fective litigation. Whether advising on best practices or addressing urgent threats, the team’s lawyers act swiftly and strategically to safeguard what matters most to clients. Author’s note: Ciresi Conlin represented the defend - ant in Plus One, LLC v Capital Relocation Services L.L.C., which is discussed in this article. companies in high-stakes contract and unfair competition cases, as well as class actions and other complex civil matters. He also has substantial appellate experience, briefing and arguing cases before Minnesota appellate courts and courts nationwide. Jake recently played a key role in securing a USD375 million settlement in litigation involving trade secrets and fiduciary duties.
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Barry Landy is an accomplished trial lawyer and chair of the business litigation group at Ciresi Conlin whose practice centres on complex commercial litigation, with a focus on trade secrets, breach of contract, fraud, financial services disputes, and class actions. He represents businesses and individuals nationwide in high-stakes matters in federal and state courts. Barry has played lead counsel roles in significant trade secret and unfair competition cases, helping secure landmark results including a USD375 million REIT settlement and a USD27 million royalty dispute. A recognised thought leader in trade secret law, he regularly writes and speaks on protecting confidential business information.
Patrick “Gus” Cochran is an associate at Ciresi Conlin whose practice focuses on commercial and intellectual property litigation. Gus represents plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts nationwide
and has played central roles in high-stakes trade secret cases, including managing discovery, briefing and arguing dispositive motions, and taking and defending key fact and Rule 30 (b)(6) depositions. Before joining the firm, Gus clerked for Judge Eric Tostrud of the US District Court for the District of Minnesota.
Jacob Siegel is the managing partner at Ciresi Conlin. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, trade secret disputes, intellectual property, and appeals. He represents individuals and local and national
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