In this episode, shareholder Jennifer Surprenant joins Jordan for a discussion of cases addressing the difference between lawfully notifying others about a new job for a competing business and unlawful solicitation of potential customers or clients. We also address the specificity required for injunctions against trade secret misappropriation, and courts' differing standards on this issue.

In this episode, we discuss how one state's Public Records Act is reconciled with trade secret protections. We also address trade secret identification at pleadings, and a recent decision interpreting the supersession doctrine.

In this episode, Jordan's partner Rich McCrea discusses a unique trade secret case from inception to verdict, including methodically developing proof, picking the right jury and trial themes.

In this episode, we discuss a grant of summary judgment against a trade secret misappropriation claim, and some important lessons on proving misappropriation and damages.

Jordan Grotzinger and Charles Feigelstock break down the highlights of 2021 in TSLE's third Year in Review.

In this episode, we address the doctrine of "preemption," or supersession, under the California Uniform Trade Secrets Act, and specifically how a "shotgun" pleading of related claims can result in preemption. We also discuss a court decision explaining the showing needed to have trade secret information in court papers filed under seal.

In this episode, we discuss the Sixth Circuit's recent analysis of the statute of limitations for trade secret misappropriation claims, including the concept of continuing misappropriation.

In this episode, we examine how a plaintiff proved the existence of a "compilation" trade secret in a trial resulting in an eight-figure verdict, and the issue of how a preliminary injunction in a trade secret case affects the plaintiff's claims for damages.

In this episode, we discuss President Biden's July 9, 2021 Executive Order, "Promoting Competition in the American Economy," and what it means for trade secret protection. We also unpack the definition of "use" of trade secrets under the Defend Trade Secrets Act.