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Extraterritorial Application of the DTSA: Recent Decision Continues to Develop “Act in Furtherance” Element

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Last summer, in a case of first impression, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Motorola Solutions, Inc. v. Hytera Communications Corporation Ltd held that the Defend Trade Secrets Act (the “DTSA”) rebuts the...more

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Texas Legislature Expands Business Court Role in Intellectual Property Matters with Passage of HB 40

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The 2025 biennial session of the Texas Legislature brought changes to the Texas Business Court that was created in 2023. With the passage of House Bill 40 (HB 40), the legislature expanded the Business Court’s jurisdiction to...more

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New Texas Legislation Means More Corporate Cases Will Be Resolved in Specialized Texas Business Courts

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The Texas Legislature has refined the structure and jurisdiction of the Texas Business Court through amendments signed by Governor Abbott on June 21, 2025. The changes aim to broaden the court’s authority, streamline complex...more

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Oklahoma Legislature Creates Two New Specialty Courts

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Oklahoma has now joined many other states creating specialty business courts to handle complex business litigation. Senate Bill 632 creates two new specialized business courts, which will be located in Oklahoma County and...more

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Texas Expands Jurisdiction of Texas Business Courts

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On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 40 (HB 40), a piece of legislation that expands the Texas Business Court’s jurisdiction and streamlines procedures to expedite commercial disputes....more

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Texas Business Court Will Have Broader Jurisdiction Over Complex Business Disputes

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The Texas Legislature in 2023 created its first Business Court, making Texas the 31st state to establish a specialized court to adjudicate complex business disputes. The Business Court is divided into 11 divisions...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of March 31 - April 4, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Alabama Aircraft v. Boeing - trade secrets, misappropriation, contractual limits - USA v. O’Steen - public official, extortion, currency disclosure - Grippa v. Rubin -...more

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