What is the Definition of a Trade Secret Under Federal Law?
October 9, 2024
by Devin R. Bates
Understanding the definition of a trade secret under federal law is crucial for businesses looking to protect their valuable information. Trade secrets are also defined by state law. While there is no single, universal definition of a trade secret across all states, most states have enacted a…
What Federal Laws Protect Trade Secrets?
October 2, 2024
by Devin R. Bates
In the world of business, safeguarding your company’s valuable information is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge. One of the most important assets a company can have is its trade secrets. But what exactly are trade secrets, and how do they differ from other types of confidential information…
Must a Lawyer Disclose Generative AI Use to Their Client? It Depends, but the Answer is Getting Clearer.
August 9, 2024
by Devin R. Bates
In a recently published ABA ethics opinion, the American Bar Association takes the position that a lawyer “must consider” whether they have a duty to disclose GAI use to their client, and concludes that lawyers “may tell clients how they employ GAI tools.” The opinion acknowledges that “[t]he facts…
ABA Addresses Lawyer Generative AI Use: Key Takeaways from ABA's Latest Ethics Opinion
August 5, 2024
by Devin R. Bates
The American Bar Association (“ABA”) recently issued Formal Opinion 512, providing essential guidance for lawyers and law firms using Generative AI (“GAI”) tools. As we have written about previously, when lawyers employ GAI tools we must do so with ethics at the forefront. As technology continues…
What Can You Get When You Sue for Trade Secret Violations?
June 4, 2024
by Devin R. Bates
Arkansas has adopted the Model Uniform Trade Secrets Act with some modifications. We refer to this as the Arkansas Uniform Trade Secrets Act (“AUTSA”) and it can be found at Ark. Code Ann. § 4-75-601, et seq. The AUTSA provides that a party seeking to enforce trade secret claims can seek the…