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Benesch Represents SPARC in High-Profile Trade Secrets Litigation

May 12, 2025

Benesch is proud to represent the Special Purpose Acquisition Research Corporation (SPARC) in a significant trade secrets dispute involving Insulet Corporation. The case, which originally resulted in a $452 million jury verdict in favor of SPARC, recently saw the award reduced to $59.4 million to prevent double recovery of damages.

Led by Benesch Partner Shaneeda Jaffer, with key support from Associate Lily North, the team has played a critical role in navigating this complex litigation. The case highlights Benesch’s strong capabilities in trade secrets and intellectual property litigation, particularly in matters involving cutting-edge medical and life sciences technology.

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Bloomberg Law Quotes Benesch Partner Margo Wolf O’Donnell on USDA Line Speed Proposal and Worker Safety Risks

Margo Wolf O’Donnell, Co-Chair of Benesch’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, was quoted in Bloomberg Law discussing how the USDA’s proposal to increase meat processing line speeds is raising concerns that faster production could worsen worker safety risks, highlighting tensions between regulatory priorities, industry demands and potential legal challenges.

Media Mentions 5.26.26

Benesch Partner Mark Silberman Quoted in Crain’s Chicago Business on AI-Driven Medicaid Audits and Provider Compliance Risks

Mark Silberman, Vice Chair of Benesch’s Healthcare Practice Group, was quoted in Crain’s Chicago Business article, “The feds’ AI fraud hunt alarms Medicaid providers.” The article examines a new federal effort to use AI to analyze Medicaid audits for fraud, as well as concerns that it could penalize healthcare providers for routine billing errors and create broader financial and operational risks.