In the latest episode of The Chartwell Chronicles, hosts Brittany Atkinson and Adam Devine welcome Partner Rett Hixson from the firm's Chattanooga office to discuss a recent trade secret dispute that evolved into a case before the Tennessee Supreme Court.
The conversation explores the legal distinction between an “action” and a “claim,” along with the procedural questions that arose during the appeal. Rett also shares what he learned from the process and what it was like to argue before the Tennessee Supreme Court.
The episode traces the team’s work on the case, including how they shaped their arguments and prepared to appear before Tennessee’s highest court. The outcome could influence future litigation across the state.