Episode 41: Preemption and the Risk of Shotgun Pleadings, and the Showing Required for Sealing Trade Secrets in Court Records

Published: Oct. 26, 2021, 4 p.m.

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In this episode, we address the doctrine of \\u201cpreemption,\\u201d or supersession, under the California Uniform Trade Secrets Act, and specifically how a \\u201cshotgun\\u201d pleading of related claims can result in preemption. \\xa0We also discuss a court decision explaining the showing needed to have trade secret information in court papers filed under seal. \\xa0

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