Baker & Hostetler has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Center Point Distributors, a New Jersey wholesaler, alleging that a retail distributor misappropriated trade secrets. The complaint asserts that the distributor acquired confidential customer and vendor information to undermine Center Point’s client relationships. This case is part of a growing trend in trade secret litigation, which has surged following the enactment of the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016.
The rise in such litigation is linked to the mobility of the global workforce and the digital ease of data capture and sharing. To highlight further developments and insights on this case, visit the original article on Law.com.