Trade Secret Misappropriation Law Now Federalized

Trade secret misappropriation has traditionally been a matter of state law.  Previously, the federal statute permitted only criminal or civil causes of action initiated by the U.S. Attorney General. However, on May 11, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (the “Act”), federalizing trade secrets law.   The Act does … Read more