Client issue: In a high-stakes trade secret dispute, a national mortgage lender alleged a competitor orchestrated a targeted raid of over 30 employees, alleging the transfer of confidential and pipeline data. Federal courts in New York and Illinois issued injunctions prohibiting use and further solicitation.
CRA approach: Our neutral was jointly retained by both parties as an independent expert. The team executed a court-approved forensic protocol, collecting over two terabytes of data from dozens of devices, email accounts, and sales systems. We identified the proprietary data, facilitating its permanent deletion.
Client impact: Our neutral, expert-led investigation provided the foundation for timely, informed resolution by streamlining fact-finding, satisfying judicial directives, and mitigating ongoing risk to both parties.
