Self Directed Placement Corp., and Charles D. Hoffman v. Control Data Corporation, and Control Data Institute

BRUCE R. THOMPSON, Senior District Judge:

Charles D. Hoffman and Self Directed Placement Corporation (Self Directed) appeal from the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Control Data Corporation and Control Data Institute (Control Data). 2 Self Directed claims that Control Data misappropriated trade secrets and engaged in unfair competition. Self Directed also claims the district court failed to permit adequate discovery before ruling on the summary judgment motion.

STANDARD OF REVIEW

The district court’s decision granting summary judgment is reviewed de novo. Hoopa Valley…