Episode 41: Preemption and the Risk of “Shotgun” Pleadings, and the Showing Required for Sealing Trade Secrets in Court Records
Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast
English - October 26, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 19.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsBusiness News News Commentary jenamaccabe jordangrotzinger Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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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.