USA – PENNSYLVANIA Trends and Developments Contributed by: Leigh Ann Buziak, Kevin Passerini, William Cruse and Timothy (“Timmy”) J. Miller Blank Rome LLP
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Leigh Ann Buziak is a litigator and trusted adviser at Blank Rome LLP who helps businesses protect critical assets and navigate high-stakes competitive situations. Her national practice focuses on trade secrets,
speaks on these topics and is a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association.
William Cruse is a trial lawyer with extensive experience litigating com - plex business, intellectual property, employment, product liability, and class action matters. His practice includes disputes arising from merg -
non-competes, competitive hiring, and executive transitions, representing clients from the Fortune 10 to emerging enterprises. Known for strong advocacy and practical solutions, she handles complex matters across federal and state courts, including applications for emergency relief. Leigh Ann also counsels clients on litigation risks, conducts investi - gations, and develops digital evidence. She is recognised by Chambers USA and is on the Steer - ing Committee for the Sedona Conference Working Group 12 on Trade Secrets.
ers and acquisitions, breach of contract, fraud, shareholder claims, trade secret misappropriation, IP licensing, and restrictive covenants, as well as unfair competition and fiduciary duty claims. He is deeply committed to pro bono service, focusing on elderly and Latino communities, and serves on the board of the Senior Law Center of Pennsylvania.
Timothy (“Timmy”) J. Miller is a litigation associate and concentrates their practice on trade secrets, intellec - tual property, and competitive hiring. They have assisted clients in complex cases involving theft of trade secrets
Kevin Passerini advises companies on preventing and resolving disputes between competitors, with a focus on trade secrets, restrictive covenants, corporate raiding, unfair competition, and duties of loyalty. His practice
and confidential information, unfair competition, breaches of fiduciary duties, and violations of non- competition and non-solicitation agreements. Timmy works closely with technical experts to collect and analyse digital evidence and metadata, conduct pre-litigation investigations, and protect client infor - mation through forensic remediation. Timmy is also an adjunct professor at Temple University Beasley School of Law and is engaged in the firm’s pro bono work supporting senior citizens and LGBT+ clients.
includes fast-paced injunction proceedings and complex litigation, as well as strategic counselling outside the courtroom. Kevin helps clients protect valuable business information, human capital, and goodwill, and regularly advises on drafting and implementing restrictive covenant agreements in employment, transactional, and benefits contexts. He also provides insight on legislative and regulatory developments affecting trade secrets and non-com - petition provisions. Kevin frequently publishes and
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