THOMAS E. PATTERSON

Discover the written legacy stories that speak beyond pages and echo through time

Handling the business emergency

temporary restraining order and preliminary injunctions

Thomas E. Patterson provide a strategic legal guide for navigating urgent business threats such as trade secret theft, trademark infringement, and breaches of employee agreements. The book outlines how temporary restraining orders (TROs) and preliminary injunctions can serve as immediate remedies to protect assets and preserve the status quo during litigation. With practical insights, sample forms, and state-by-state comparisons, it equips attorneys, in-house counsel, and business leaders to act swiftly and effectively when time-sensitive legal action is essential

TROs and preliminary injunctions

HANDING THE BUSINESS EMERGENCY

In the second edition Thomas E. Patterson and Michael Haeberle deliver a comprehensive legal guide for responding swiftly to urgent business threats such as intellectual property infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and breaches of employee agreements. The book explains the rules, standards, and strategic use of temporary restraining orders (TROs) and preliminary injunctions, offering practical tools like sample forms, enforcement tactics, and state-by-state comparisons. New chapters expand the scope to include declaratory judgments and remedies for LLC members, making it an essential resource for legal professionals and business leaders facing high-stakes emergencies.

American Populist

Huey Long of Louisiana

Thomas E. Patterson offers a sweeping reevaluation of one of the most controversial and influential figures in American political history. Through newly uncovered personal papers and rigorous analysis, Patterson portrays Huey Long not merely as a fiery demagogue, but as a visionary progressive who reshaped Louisiana politics and challenged national norms during the Great Depression. From his rise as governor to his tenure in the U.S. Senate, Long championed wealth redistribution, expanded public services, and fought for the disenfranchised—leaving a legacy that continues to spark debate and reflection.