# Injunctive relief motion
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Drafts preliminary injunction and TRO (temporary restraining order) applications, analyzes prospects under the Winter v. NRDC four-factor test (US), and…

Drafts preliminary injunction and TRO (temporary restraining order) applications, analyzes prospects under the Winter v. NRDC four-factor test (US), and applies UK American Cyanamid principles (serious question to be tried / balance of convenience). Use when you need to obtain emergency or interim injunctive relief, stop ongoing harm, preserve the status quo, enforce covenants (non-compete, confidentiality, non-solicitation), protect IP rights, prevent asset dissipation, or seek a freezing order (Mareva), search order (Anton Piller), or anti-suit injunction. Covers FRCP Rule 65 TROs and preliminary injunctions, FRCP 65(c) bond requirements, ex parte / without-notice procedures (FRCP 65(b) / CPR Part 25), mandatory vs. prohibitory standards, circuit-by-circuit sliding-scale variations, and UK High Court interim injunction practice. Generates argument outlines, factor-by-factor prospect assessments, draft declaration and brief structures, and bond/undertaking analysis with Glass Box audit trail.

This skill drafts and analyzes applications for preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders (TROs) in US federal and UK High Court proceedings, with adaptable principles for other common law jurisdictions. **Covers:** - **US Preliminary Injunction**: Winter v. NRDC four-factor test, circuit-specific variations (sliding scale, strict sequential), Dataphase factors (8th Circuit) - **US TRO (ex parte)**: FRCP 65(b) requirements, 14-day duration, expedited hearing scheduling, notice-and-opportunity-to-be-heard considerations - **FRCP 65(c) Bond**: Security requirement, amount analysis, waiver criteria - **UK Interim Injunction**: American Cyanamid [1975] UKHL 1 serious-question-to-be-tried standard, balance of convenience, adequacy-of-damages analysis - **UK Without-Notice Orders**: CPR Part 25 without-notice (ex parte) applications, full and frank disclosure obligations, undertaking in damages - **Mandatory vs. Prohibitory**: Heightened standard for mandatory injunctions - **Specialized Injunctions**: Freezing orders (Mareva), search orders (Anton Piller / CPR 25 search orders), anti-suit injunctions, garden leave enforcement - **Emergency Procedures**: After-hours filings, expedited briefing schedules, same-day TRO hearings - **Prospect Assessment**: Factor-by-factor strength rating, overall GRANT-LIKELY / BORDERLINE / DENY-LIKELY classification - **Draft Structure**: Argument outlines, supporting declaration structure, proposed order elements, bond/undertaking language **Does not:** - Replace counsel's judgment on judicial temperament, local practice, or courtroom strategy - Certify Rule 11 / professional conduct compliance (counsel's responsibility) ...

## Jurisdictions

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