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Passwords Aren’t Enough: The Critical Role of NDAs in Trade Secret Protection

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In the digital age, businesses may assume that firewalls, login credentials and restricted access are enough to shield proprietary data. But a recent federal court decision shows that a “trade secret” under the Defend Trade...more

Hicks Johnson

How to Develop a Successful Trade Secret Litigation Strategy: 7 Best Practices for In-House Counsel

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In today’s competitive business environment, trade secrets have emerged as some of an organization’s most prized assets. They are the hidden formulas, proprietary processes, and specialized know-how that give companies their...more

Morgan Lewis

The Weakening of Business Secrecy Before French Judges: The Negative Counterpart of the Right to Evidence in a Fair Trial

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The French High Court has just handed down a ruling confirming the weakening of the force of business secrecy in the name of the right to evidence principle, based on the right to a fair trial found in article 6 of the...more

Venable LLP

Understanding Trade Secret Laws and Assets

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For companies, maintaining a competitive advantage over the market is necessary for long-term growth. In many cases, this competitive advantage takes the form of a federal- or state-protected trade secret, such as a...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

3 Steps to Protect Highly Sensitive Assets in an M&A Deal

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Due diligence is a necessary part of any M&A transaction. This process can be an exhaustive deep dive into the target company’s history. In some cases, the buyer wants to assure itself of certain highly confidential and...more

Conn Kavanaugh

When Collusion Proves Costly: A Cautionary Tale on Potential Penalties for 93A Violations

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What happens when an individual, to benefit their own employer, solicits confidential corporate information held by a spouse or partner? A damages award in the several millions may be the result. In BioPoint, Inc. v....more

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