I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.
former employee took trade secrets. I've been dealing with this for about 8 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.
What's the typical outcome in situations like this?
Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
What trips people up most is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.
The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, the Lanham Act. Your state may provide additional protections.
The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.
Not a lawyer which is wild, but I have direct experience with this.
A lot of people mess up by is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead 🤷.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.