An article written by Jackson Walker partners Scott McLaughlin and Crystal Parker was published as part of Law360‘s Expert Analysis coverage on Oct. 7, 2014.

The article, titled “Schlumberger Is Not a New Normal in Trade Secret Cases,” discussed a novel application of the Texas Citizens’ Participation Act in a trade secret case brought by Schlumberger against its former in-house lawyer Charlotte Rutherford in Schlumberger Ltd. v. Rutherford. To read the full article (subscription required), CLICK HERE.

Mr. McLaughlin represents companies in all aspects of labor/employment matters. He has developed significant experience in breach of fiduciary duty and fraud litigation, with extensive trade secret/noncompete litigation, as well as shareholder litigation experience in the context of closely held companies. His labor/employment practice involves matters before all relevant administrative agencies and litigation in multiple states. Mr. McLaughlin received his B.S. from Rice University and his J.D. from the Paul M. Herbert Law Center at Louisiana State University.

Ms. Parker practices business and commercial litigation, with a focus on breach of contract claims, defamation, business disparagement, deceptive trade practices and breach of fiduciary duty claims. She has represented clients as varied as a Fortune 100 technology company, famous media personalities, a local community newspaper, and a shareholder in a closely held corporation. Ms. Parker received her B.A. from Angelo State University and her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center.