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Business Law
Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
Breach of Written and Oral Contracts, Unfair Competition

Smith Barney v. Jennifer Davis; Merrill Lynch; Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.

Published: Apr. 25, 2009 | Result Date: Sep. 5, 2008 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 08-02495 Arbitration –  Equitable award

Court

Arbitration Forum


Attorneys

Claimant

Mitchell J. Albert
(Albert & Will LLP)


Respondent

Paul V. Simpson
(Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi PC)

Geoffrey R. Gordon-Creed
(Gordon-Creed Kelley Holl & Sugerman LLP)

Kevin Holl


Facts

Claimant Smith Barney brought an action against Jennifer Davis for misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, and unfair competition. These claims stemmed from Davis's employment with Merrill Lynch subsequent to the termination of her employment with claimant.

Damages

The claimant requested injunctive relief and unspecified damages.

Result

The arbitration panel granted a permanent injunction, which commenced on Sept. 9, 2008, and will terminate on Sept. 9, 2009.

Other Information

ARBITRATORS: Walter J. Huntley III, Shawn Ridgell, Donald S. Duerson.


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