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Litigation

May 13, 2016

US judge considering whether updating LinkedIn account violates restraining order

A preliminary injunction in a trade secrets suit has sparked requests for sanctions and circuit court clarification on whether posting to one's own LinkedIn profile counts as actively contacting parties in violation of a court order.

By America Hernandez
Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - A preliminary injunction in a trade secrets suit has sparked requests for sanctions and circuit court clarification on whether posting to one's own LinkedIn profile counts as actively contacting parties in violation of a court order.

Plaintiff internet marketing firm ReachLocal Inc. argued Wednesday in U.S. District Court that the same company it claims...

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