Are Attorneys Fees Recoverable When Suing on Trade Secret Claims?
May 28, 2024
by Devin R. Bates
Are attorney fees recoverable when suing on trade secret claims? In some cases, yes. In Arkansas, attorneys’ fees are recoverable in a breach of contract case. As we have discussed in prior blog posts on the subject, trade secret claims are often brought alongside a variety of employment and…
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