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Mintz Secures Trade Secret Success for Recycle Track Systems
February 19, 2025
The Mintz IP litigation team recently secured a successful outcome for client Recycle Track Systems (RTS). RTS provides waste management brokerage services that optimize trash pickup schedules, reduce waste, and enhance waste diversion for large corporations and municipalities. RTS provides this solution through a combination of proprietary software and hardware technology—namely, its Pello product. RoadRunner Recycling, a former component supplier and partner of RTS, filed a trade secret suit against RTS over its Pello sensor technology. Specifically, RoadRunner sued RTS in the Northern District of California for trade misappropriation under the California Uniform Trade Secret Act and Defend Trade Secret Act and included in its complaint a number of breach of contract allegations as well.
Mintz Named to US News 2025 Best Companies to Work For
February 19, 2025
For the second year in a row, Mintz has been recognized as a "2025 Best Company to Work For" by the US News & World Report among US law firms. The recognition is based on six critical factors: quality of pay, work-life balance, stability, comfort, belongingness, and professional development. The firm's ratings reflect Mintz's dedication to fostering a workplace culture that values professional growth, work-life balance, and overall employee wellbeing.
Of Counsel Rachel Yount was featured in a Q&A by Becker’s ASC Review about how Stark Law enforcement evolved under the previous Trump administration and what might be expected during his second term.
Mintz Adds Top Trial Lawyer Mark W. Lerner to Lead its Employment Litigation Group
February 18, 2025
Mark W. Lerner has joined Mintz’s New York office as a Member of the firm. Mark will serve as the Chair of the Employment Litigation Practice within the firm’s Employment group. Mark is a preeminent trial lawyer and employment attorney who leads cases and counsels clients on complex employment issues. His practice focuses on executive and private equity compensation disputes; trade secret and restrictive covenant disputes; discrimination and harassment litigation; high-stakes internal investigations; and representing institutions in all types of employment-related litigation. Mark is an award-winning litigator known for his trusted client counsel and leading a team of lawyers to excellence and great results.
Trump Actions Could Undermine EEOC AI Bias Efforts
February 13, 2025
Tech Target referenced a blog post written by Member David Lagasse, Of Counsel Michelle Capezza, and Associates Evan Piercey and Corbin Carter in an article about the Trump administration's removal of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's AI bias guidance.
Why You Should Learn the Playbook: Know the Game Plan for Distressed Acquisitions and Divestitures, Part Three—Sale Terms and Market Considerations
February 12, 2025
Member Megan Preusker co-authored an article published by the American Health Law Association about distressed health care sales. The authors discuss seller and purchaser considerations in negotiating sale terms for court-approved stalking horse auctions.