TRADE SECRETS ALERT: TWO DIFFERENT LESSONS IN TRADE SECRETS PREEMPTION
October 6, 2023The Arizona federal district court has weighed in twice in the past two weeks over the unique preemptive force of the Arizona Uniform Trade Secrets Act. Litigators bringing trade secrets claims in Arizona courts—whether under the AUTSA or its federal counterpart, the Defend Trade Secrets Act, will want to take no…
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Can I Get Out of a Usurious Loan?
March 18, 2019The concept of usury goes back to Biblical times — in fact, many religions banned usury, the definition of which in ancient times was charging any amount of interest. Today, a usurious loan is one in which a higher interest rate is charged than allowed by law. What is considered usurious is determined by each…
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I Won a Big Judgment: Now What?
January 4, 2019After what may have been several years spent pursuing a civil litigation claim, a judge or jury returns a verdict in your favor. You not only feel vindicated, you are also elated at the prospect of being financially compensated for your efforts. Probably the biggest question you have is, “When do I get paid?” D…
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