COURSE DESCRIPTION
Enter the complex world of business tort litigation where commercial relationships meet intentional interference and unfair competition claims that can result in significant damage awards and injunctive relief. This foundational program provides essential guidance on the legal theories and practical considerations that drive business tort claims and defenses. Master the fundamental concepts that govern commercial dispute resolution through tort-based litigation strategies.
- Understand tortious interference claims affecting contractual relationships and business expectancies
- Navigate unfair competition and trade secret misappropriation claims and defenses
- Address business defamation and commercial disparagement theories affecting reputation-based damages
- Master conspiracy and civil RICO claims affecting multi-defendant business litigation scenarios
Speaker:
William J. Kelly, III is a founding member of Kelly & Walker LLC and has more than 25 years’ experience in the areas of employment and commercial litigation. In the area of employment law, he litigates trade secret, non-compete, infringement and discrimination claims in federal and state courts nationwide and has advised Fortune 50 companies on workplace policies and practices. In the area of commercial litigation, his experience includes class action litigation, breach of contract and indemnity, mass-claim complex insurance litigation, construction litigation and trade secrets. Earlier in career, he founded 15 Minutes Music, an independent music production company.