Trade Secret Litigation in Maine

Trade Secret Litigation in Maine Courts

September 11, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.

Via Zoom

Description: Nolan Reichl of Pierce Atwood LLP will provide a presentation concerning trade secrets litigation in Maine, including actions under the Maine Uniform Trade Secrets Act and the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act. The presentation will include an overview of the relevant statutes, the factual scenarios where these claims arise, and practical tips for litigating theft of trade secrets cases.

Nolan Reichl

Nolan Reichl is an experienced trial attorney and appellate advocate who serves as a partner in Pierce Atwood’s Litigation Practice Group, including as co-chair of the firm’s Appellate and Amici team.

Nolan focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, trade secret theft, toxic tort litigation, as well as administrative, constitutional, and appellate litigation. Nolan represents institutional clients in a range of industries, and has represented some of the largest institutions in the United States and Maine, including Central Maine Power Company, Camden National Bank, J.P. Morgan, Bank of America, Sappi North America, and Eli Lilly and Company.

During his career, Nolan has tried cases in Maine’s state and federal courts, and has argued numerous appeals in Maine Supreme Judicial Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Nolan has authored amicus briefs submitted to the United States Supreme Court (including in the landmark case United States v. Windsor), testified numerous times before the Maine Legislature concerning the constitutionality of proposed legislation, provided commentary on legal and government affairs to print and broadcast media outlets across Maine, and is the author of the leading treatise chapter concerning Maine administrative law.

As part of his practice, Nolan focuses on e-discovery law and technology, and has assisted numerous clients with matters that have posed significant legal and technological challenges with respect to document collection, review, and production.

This program is pending one hour of general CLE credit from the Board of Overseers of the Bar.  Zoom credentials will be emailed one day in advance of the CLE.