Avalara and Vertex Locked in Legal Battle Over Trade Secret Allegations

In a recent legal development, Avalara, a corporate-focused tax preparation software company, has found itself at the center of a legal tussle with rival Vertex Inc. Vertex has accused Avalara of poaching employees in order to steal trade secrets. However, Avalara is turning the tables by seeking to file counterclaims, arguing that Vertex is, in fact, the entity engaged in unlawful employee poaching. For further details on this ongoing case, legal professionals may refer to the full report accessible on Law360.