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The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016: A New Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Theft
Randal J. Brotherhood
"It represents one of the most significant events in trade secret reform in years. The DTSA amends the Economic Espionage Act, which previously limited access to federal courts for trade secret theft to criminal prosecution."
“Defend Trade Secrets Act” Signed Into Law Effective May 11, 2016
Brooks Kushman
The Defendant Trade Secrets Act of 2015 (“DTSA”), was signed into law by President Obama on May 11, 2016. The new statute creates broad private federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation and has been hailed as “the most sweeping change to the nation’s intellectual property laws in a generation or more.”
Graceful Exits
Rachel Blue
The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) has been touted as a game changer.
Factors in Choosing between Arbitration and Litigation
Brian P. Rickert
In drafting contracts, one provision that must be considered for inclusion is the way disputes are resolved.
The Christian Faith Fellowship Church and Adidas AG
Roberta Jacobs-Meadway
What is "use" in commerce?
Stress-Testing Global Trade
John Ettorre
For decades, supply chains have been getting increasingly intricate. Now the Trump administration’s trade policies and other disruptions are challenging those systems
Going Into Business With a Partner
Thomas J. Nichols
So you're thinking of going into business with somebody else? Maybe a friend or a family member. Or perhaps somebody who already is a business acquaintance. There are a couple things that you might want to consider as you think about going into a venture with a partner.
In the News: Homeowners Win Settlement From City Over Flooding
Best Lawyers
Greenberg and Fisher Phillips make new hires, and Children's Law Center recognizes McDermott Will & Emery.
Opioid Legislation Takes Important Steps to Create Treatment Capacity and ID At-Risk Patients
Stephanie Kennan
Comprehensive screenings and instituting a "dose ceiling" are two ways to tackle care for at-risk patients.
Are Consumer-Driven Sustainability Efforts Effective?
Best Lawyers
Listed environmental lawyers share their thoughts on who should be leading the current sustainability movement.
An Interview With Norbert Rieger of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy
Best Lawyers
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy won the "Law Firm of the Year" award in 2019 for Private Equity Law in Germany.
An Interview With Serhiy V. Piontkovsky of Baker McKenzie
Best Lawyers
The head of Baker McKenzie's Real Estate practice group in Ukraine discusses the firm's standout attorneys.
In the News: Meet the Lawyer Representing Christine Blasey Ford
Best Lawyers
This week, hirings at King & Spalding, and a profile of civil rights attorney Debra Katz.
An Interview With Bastian Finkel of BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr, Germany's 2019 "Law Firm of the Year" Winner in Insurance Law
Best Lawyers
A look at the new European policies changing the insurance landscape in Germany.
Collateral Damage
Samuel G. Kramer
Can bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies ever be adequate widespread substitutes for fiat money?
Understanding the Constitutionality of Patent Law
John Powers
Ideas can be stolen, just like the machines or products they were used to create.
How New Spanish Tax Incentives Are Building a Film Industry
Mariano Roca López
New tax incentives show the Spanish government investing in audiovisual production in the Canary Islands and beyond.
An Interview With Rainer Krause of Hengeler Mueller, 2019 “Law Firm of the Year” Award Recipient for Corporate Law in Germany
Best Lawyers
Rainer Krause discusses the unique training approaches that make Hengeler Mueller one of Germany's top firms.
Blockchain 101
Peter Brown
The rapidly developing technology is good for much more than just cryptocurrency exchange. What do lawyers need to know?
Three Steps to Maximizing Compensation After a Miami Car Accident
Boris Lavent
Attorneys should follow these steps to get the most for their clients following a car accident.
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Damages Available to California Accident Victims
John Rapillo
Victims of accidents in California can receive damages for their injury, whether that be physical, emotional, or financial.
Taking the Local
Jason Quintana
Lawyers looking to maximize their M&A leverage need to keep one person (after their client) in mind above all: local counsel.
Rules of the Road for Recognizing Medical Malpractice
Lloyd Bell
With all the advances in medical knowledge and experience, why are there so many medical errors and what can be done to reduce them?
All Eyes on Italy
Kate Rockwood
The country’s economic upheaval is grabbing headlines—and raising eyebrows—around the world. What comes next seems far from certain.
Motion Sustained
Elise Scott, Madalyn Brown, and Bob DeMott
Corporate social responsibility isn’t just good for the planet—increasingly, it’s good for business, too.
