Tag Archives: Uniform Trade Secrets Act

Former MLB Pitcher Claims Astros Stole More than Hand Signals in Runup to 2017 World Series

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Joe Ahmad

Former MLB pitcher Mike Bolsinger has come up with a novel legal strategy as he (literally) relitigates his shoddy third-of-an-inning performance against the Astros in their runup to the 2017 World Series. The journeyman pitcher gave up four runs and … Continue reading →

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As Patent Litigation Wanes, Businesses Increasingly Turn to Trade Secret Law to Protect Digital Assets

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Joe Ahmad

The popular dating app platform Tinder and its parent company Match recently succeeded in having a patent infringement lawsuit tossed. Like many companies accused of infringement today, it accomplished this by going on the offensive and challenging the fundamental validity … Continue reading →

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Backlash Builds for Noncompetes

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Joe Ahmad

For a generation of workers, noncompete agreements have steadily crept into more and more facets of the working world to the point that even low- and middle-wage earners are increasingly being asked to sign the agreements as a condition of … Continue reading →

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‘LinkedIn Defense’ Isn’t Necessarily a Slam Dunk

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Joe Ahmad

Back in April 2013, when the Texas Legislature was still considering whether to adopt the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (it ultimately passed), I predicted that a sticking point would be the inclusion of “a list of actual or potential customers … Continue reading →

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A Ban on Noncompetes? Don’t Expect One in Texas

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Joe Ahmad

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has come out in support of banning covenants not to compete, claiming that they stifle innovation and send jobs and entrepreneurs fleeing to other states. He says companies would be protected against trade secret theft if … Continue reading →

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Senate Bill Could Encourage More Trade Secret Litigation

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Joe Ahmad

A bill that would fundamentally change the nature of trade secret litigation in Texas is quietly working its way through the Texas Legislature as we speak. Senate Bill 953, by Texas Sen. John Carona (R-Dallas), would adopt the Uniform Trade … Continue reading →

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