Steven C. Kerbaugh

Select representations include:

• A packaging solutions company in a high-stakes action alleging unfair competition.
• A major health care conglomerate and its subsidiary medical device company in actions alleging unfair competition, all three of which went to trial.
• A printing company in a suit against a former employee and a subsequent employer for competitive and otherwise wrongful conduct.
• A major manufacturer in an action alleging workers' compensation retaliation and related claims.
• A medical device executive in an action alleging claims for breach of contract and fiduciary duty.
• A law firm in an action alleging misappropriation of trade secrets and tortious interference with contract claims.
• A departing sales executive facing unfair competition claims.

Select representations include:

• Numerous employers in connection with the roll out of restrictive covenant agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Employers in various industries relating to compliance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
• Dental practices in connection with compliance with applicable health care laws and regulations.
• Drafting financial advisor agreements for private wealth advisory firms.
• A private wealth advisory firm seeking advice in connection with a departing financial advisor.
• Former executives at major medical device manufacturers who were negotiating separation from their former employers and seeking advice regarding compliance with restrictive covenants.
• A former salesperson at a major medical device manufacturer in need of advice regarding compliance with restrictive covenants.

Select representations include:

• A limited liability company in a dispute in which a former shareholder alleged a continuing interest in the company. Following a bench trial in Scott County, Minnesota, the judge found the former shareholder had no interest in the company and absolved the LLC of liability.
• An individual and related entity in a dispute in which an individual plaintiff alleged the parties had formed a profit sharing partnership. Following a bench trial in Hennepin County, Minnesota, the judge found that the parties had not formed a partnership.
• A shareholder of a limited liability company in a shareholder and fiduciary duty action, and several related litigations.
• A professional consulting firm in a dispute relating to housing remediation work performed in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
• An individual facing a fraudulent transfer claim.