Atlanta-based Coca-Cola filed a motion to disqualify Paul Hastings as counsel for SuperCooler, which sued Coke in February alleging the company misused its trade secrets and seeking more than $100 million in damages. According to Coke’s motion, Paul Hastings recently hired three Cahill Gordon & Reindel attorneys who represented SuperCooler. Coca-Cola said it found out about the conflict indirectly, through its outside counsel in the SuperCooler case.“Paul Hastings abandoned its ethical obligations in managing this situation. It made no attempt to notify Coca-Cola of the conflict,” the company alleged. And, as Law.com’s Abigail Adcox reports, newly proposed regulations for electric cars may lead to more growth in these practices.

Source: The Star April 18, 2023 16:03 UTC