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…
Lead and Copper Rule/Safe Drinking Water Act: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Finalizes Strengthening Provisions
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced on October 8th a pre-publication version Federal Register Notice of what it denominates as the final “Lead and Copper Rule Improvement” (“LCRI”). EPA’s rationale for the final rule is the health effects associated with exposure to…
Cryptocurrency Mine/Noise: EarthJustice Files Judicial Action Against Granbury, Texas Operation Alleging Private Nuisance
EarthJustice filed the following document on behalf of Citizens Concerned about Wolf Hollow (“Citizens Concerned”) in the District Court for Hood County, Texas against Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (“Marathon”): Verified Petition, Application for Permanent Injunction, and Request for Disclosure…
Air Enforcement: Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality and Hot Springs Sawmill Equipment Manufacturing Facility Enter into Consent Administrative Order
The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment - Division of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) and USNR, LLC d/b/a Timber Automation, LLC (“USNR”) entered into a September 25th Consent Administrative Order (“CAO”) addressing an alleged violation of an Air Permit. See LIS No. 24-142. The CAO provides…
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations/Clean Water Act: Federal Appellate Court Addresses U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Rejection of Environmental Organization's Petition for Rulemaking
The United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit (“9th Circuit”) addressed in an October 2nd Memorandum an appeal of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (“EPA”) denial of a Petition for Rulemaking under the Clean Water Act submitted by Food & Water Watch and twelve other…