Franchisee Cleared Of Trade Secrets Claims Is Denied Attorney Fees

Mealey's (June 20, 2018, 2:14 PM EDT) -- AUSTIN, Texas — A buffet franchisee that was accused by the franchisor of stealing confidential information was not the “prevailing party” following voluntary dismissal of the claims and, even if it were, is not entitled to attorney fees and costs, a Texas federal magistrate judge ruled June 15 (Stockade Companies, LLC v. Kelly Restaurant Group LLC, No. 1:17-CV-143-RP, W.D. Texas, 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 100535)....