David Countiss Quoted in The National Law Journal "Energy Boom Fuels Trade Secrets Litigation"

David Countiss was quoted in the article, “Energy Boom Fuels Trade Secrets Litigation,” published May 19, 2008 by The National Law Journal.

The article reported on the effects of the booming oil industry fueling trade secrets litigation within the domestic energy industry. According to the article, companies are increasingly suing one another for raiding each other's work force. Lawsuits are bubbling up, specifically in Texas, as companies claim their top-notch workers are unlawfully being swiped by rivals, either for their talent, their secrets or both.

David noted, "I've never been so busy as I am right now with these cases.“ He explained, “Whenever you have a high-level employee leaving—one of your best employees who has worked with the company for a long time—when he goes to a competitor, litigation also follows. And that's what's happening right now."