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Trade secret statutes are generally similar. For example, Florida’s trade secret statute defines trade secrets as information deriving independent economic value from not being readily ascertainable by others through proper means and is the subject of reasonable efforts under the circumstances to maintain the information’s secrecy. Fla. Stat. § 688.002. California likewise defines trade secrets as information deriving independent economic value from not being generally known to the public or to other persons who can obtain economic value from the information’s disclosure and is the subject of efforts that are reasonable under the circumstances to maintain the information’s secrecy. Cal. Civ. Code § 3426.1.  However, the federal trade secret statute has one important difference separating it from state trade secret statutes like Florida and California. The federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) requires the trade secret to be associated…

*Reminder  Postprints of articles published in the journals below that are marked with an asterisk can be archived/deposited in a repository immediately after publication (like the Forced Migration Research Archive) - i.e., there is no embargo period! This allows authors to provide open access to their scholarly journal articles without having to pay costly publication fees. Please refer to this earlier blog post for more information. Authors of open access articles in these journals are also encouraged to deposit their work in the Forced Migration Research Archive (FMRA). The submission form and guidelines are available on FMRA's website.________________________________________________________________African Human Mobility Review, vol. 11, no. 1 (2025) [open access]- Mix of articles.AJIL Unbound, vol. 119 (2025) [open access]- Symposium on "Financing Climate Mobility."AJIL Unbound, vol. 119 (2025) [open access]- Symposium on "Transdisciplinary…

Campus architecture aesthetics really do matter, to both staff and students inhabiting a place.  Wherever I am in the world, I love exploring them – they say so much about the values and character of the institution.  During my two weeks here on the University of Leeds campus every day I walked a different route from the town centre hotel up the hill to the law school, through a densely-built but green campus, with lovely features to it. One day was a faculty graduation, with students getting photographed on campus by relatives and friends.  Here’s the fab four, but without the white VW, and I caught George Harrison at the back at an odd moment when he was adjusting his stance, looking down at an image of the LP cover on his phone to get it right, their photographer further down the hill waiting for the right moment. The law school is at the top of the hill, beside Hyde Park.  It was completed around 2011 – reminds me of the new QUB…

As more Americans buy or inherit homes abroad, especially in places like Canada, they face special legal and tax challenges when it comes to estate planning. Each country has its own inheritance laws, and a will written in the U.S....

For the Balkinization symposium on Free Speech in Crisis and the Limits of the First Amendment.Genevieve Lakier [This is Part One of a two part essay.] The United States is currently facing the most serious attack on freedom of speech that anyone reading this has likely experienced in their lifetime. Over the past hundred or so days, the Trump administration has attempted to undermine the independence of not merely some of the institutions that traditionally fuel and shape the democratic public sphere in the United States, but virtually all of them. The administration has used the levers of federal power to punish, or threaten to punish, members of the news media, universities, law firms, libraries, not to mention many of the federal scientific and data-gathering bureaucracies. Even major public cultural institutions like the Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian have been targeted as part of this campaign of what can only be described as a project of ideological…

Losing a spouse is not only an emotional and personal tragedy—it can also bring a complex and overwhelming set of financial challenges. From handling funeral expenses to adjusting to a reduced household income, surviving spouses are often faced with decisions that can significantly affect their financial stability. Understanding the full range of financial implications, including those related to Social Security benefits, taxes, credit, and daily living costs, is crucial to building a path forward. This article explores the key financial burdens surviving spouses commonly face, offering insights and guidance to help navigate this difficult transition. 1. Loss of Income and Social Security Adjustments One of the most immediate financial impacts is the potential reduction in household income. For couples who relied on two income streams—whether from jobs, retirement funds, or Social Security—the loss of one stream can significantly affect monthly finances.…

Russia became the first country to formally recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan on Thursday, according to local media, with the Taliban flag being hung from the embassy in Moscow. Earlier this year, Russia removed the Taliban from a list of terrorist organizations, “citing the need for cooperation in combating drug trafficking and terrorism, as well as building economic ties.” The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in 2021, following the withdrawal of US and NATO forces. Since then, human rights organizations have reported on the worsening human rights situation in Afghanistan. In February, human rights groups noted a decline in media freedom, including restriction of political and economic programs by local Afghan media outlets, and an increase in harassment and detention of journalists. In April of this year, UN experts urged the Taliban to terminate capital and corporal punishments after four executions took place, stating that public executions…

The US Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a pair of consolidated cases that could reshape the legal landscape for state-run transportation systems operating across state lines. The court granted limited certiorari to determine whether the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) qualifies as an “arm of the state” entitled to interstate sovereign immunity in negligence lawsuits filed outside New Jersey. At the heart of the dispute is a clash between rulings from New York and Pennsylvania’s highest courts over whether NJ Transit, which operates one of the largest public transportation networks in the country, can be sued in state courts outside New Jersey for injuries caused by its buses and trains. The legal question has significant practical implications: NJ Transit buses and trains routinely operate across state lines, serving millions of riders annually throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. But depending on where a lawsuit is filed, the…

"Democrats are playing a verbal shell game, pointing to federal law to say that Medicaid dollars can't legally go to illegal aliens, so there is no money to be saved by cutting those funds off." The post If Illegals Aren’t Receiving Federal Medicaid Benefits, Why Are Blue States Suing to Protect Their Data? first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) called on UN member states Thursday to renew the mandate of the independent expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI), emphasizing that the mandate remains a vital mechanism for protecting universal human rights. As the UN Human Rights Council prepares to vote on whether to renew the mandate of the independent expert, international human rights organizations are sounding alarms about rising global hostility toward LGBTQ+ communities. Created in 2016, the SOGI mandate equips states with concrete tools to combat anti-LGBTQ+ violence and discrimination, and it reinforces the Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ founding principle that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” The mandate applies established international standards to communities that continue to face widespread marginalization. The urgency of the vote is reflected in a wave of…

Posted by Matthew A. Schwartz, James M. Shea Jr., and William S.L. Weinberg, and Brian T. Frawley, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, on Saturday, July 5, 2025 Editor's Note: Matthew A. Schwartz is a Partner, James M. Shea Jr. is a Special Counsel, and William S.L. Weinberg is an Associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. This post is based on a Sullivan & Cromwell memorandum by Mr. Schwartz, Mr. Shea, Mr. Weinberg, Melissa Sawyer, Bob Downes, and Audrey Paetzel, and is part of the Delaware law series; links to other posts in the series are available here. SUMMARY This memorandum follows our prior memos of February 18, 2025 and March 28, 2025 to provide updates on further changes that Delaware, Nevada, and Texas are implementing or considering in order to establish a clear and efficient corporate legal framework and encourage companies to incorporate there. (more…)

A tragic Fourth of July fire that destroyed a Stockton family’s home has become the focal point of a high-stakes insurance lawsuit still winding its way through the courts. 1 What began as a celebration then turned into a catastrophic fire. It has now become a deeply contentious legal battle between homeowners Allen Singh and … The post When a Fireworks Tragedy Becomes a Legal Battle: The Fourth of July Blaze That Sparked a Still-Pending Dispute appeared first on Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog.

Barry Currier (Former Managing Director), ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar), Comments on Texas and Florida Courts Studying Continued Reliance on the ABA Law School Accreditation Process: I submitted comments today to the Texas Supreme Court and a Florida Supreme Court Work Group on the question...

Following our April review of the most-viewed “named posts” in the first four months of 2025[1], we have conducted a longer term analysis of the most-viewed posts in the period 1 August 2024 to 4 July 2025; those listed below are summarized at the end of this post, here. Most-read posts, 1 August 2024 to 4 July 2025 Makin Review: Summary of Recommendations 13-Nov-24 Makin review of the Smyth case published 07-Nov-24 Alternative Anglican Ordinations: seven South African deacons* 25-Jun-25 Statement on BBC File on 4 on abuse by David Tudor 16-Dec-24 Soul Survivor: Independent Review Report 26-Sep-24 Wheat bread and fermented wine at Holy Communion? The origins of Canon B17* 17-Feb-25 Churches, Minsters and Cathedrals 17-Nov-16 Parochial Fees – 2025 and 2026 21-Aug-24 A heckler’s veto on Christian street preaching in the UK* 29-Feb-24 Anti-Zionism as a protected belief: final judgment in Miller v University of Bristol 10-Oct-24 * Guest post Comment The…

A hit-and-run collision occurred late Friday night on Interstate 280 near 7th Street in San Jose, resulting in injuries. The incident took place at approximately 10:52 PM on July 4, 2025, involving two vehicles. Emergency services, including the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and San Jose Fire Department, responded promptly to the scene. Initial reports indicated that lanes 3, 4, and 5 were blocked due to the collision, causing significant traffic disruptions. However, all lanes were reopened shortly before midnight, minimizing further inconvenience to motorists. The incident was initially classified as a traffic collision with unknown injuries but was later updated to a hit-and-run with injuries by the CHP. Authorities are actively investigating the incident to identify the driver responsible for fleeing the scene. Motorists are urged to exercise caution and report any information related to the incident to local law enforcement. Our thoughts are with those injured, and…

The Porter Law Group has presented a substantial settlement demand of $43.5 million in a medical malpractice case involving the alleged mishandling of a concerning PSA test result that led to a delayed prostate cancer diagnosis. The case highlights the devastating consequences of missed opportunities for early detection and intervention in cancer diagnosis. Was Your Prostate Cancer Misdiagnosed? Contact us to understand your legal options (free consultation). Contact Us The case centers around a 40-year-old patient who received a PSA test result of 3.88 ng/mL in December 2018, a value significantly higher than normal for his age group. According to the legal documentation, both a physician assistant and a physician failed to take appropriate action when presented with these concerning results, despite the test value being a potential…

Christine Savino | Cornell Law School, US A US federal judge in the Eastern District of New York on Monday blocked an attempt by President Donald Trump’s administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians five months earlier than scheduled. The court decision affects an estimated 521,000 Haitians who have received TPS protections allowing them to live and work legally in the US. Haitian TPS recipients will retain legal status and work authorization at least through February 2026, pending further litigation. Many expect the administration to appeal. US District Judge Brian M. Cogan ruled that abruptly ending TPS mid-designation violates statutory notice requirements and undermines beneficiaries’ reliance interests. He wrote, “When the Government confers a benefit over a fixed period of time, a beneficiary can reasonably expect to receive that benefit at least until the end of that fixed period.” *** Read more… *** UNITED STATES…

Jennifer Wang (Brown University), Andrew D. Selbst (UCLA School of Law), Suresh Venkatasubramanian (Brown University), & Solon Barocas (Microsoft Research; Cornell University) have posted Distinguishing Predictive and Generative AI in Regulation on SSRN. Here is the abstract: Over the past decade, policymakers have developed a set of regulatory tools to ensure AI development aligns with key societal goals. Many of these tools were initially developed in response to concerns with predictive AI and therefore encode certain assumptions about the nature of AI systems and the utility of certain regulatory approaches. With the advent of generative AI, however, some of these assumptions no longer hold, even as policymakers attempt to maintain a single regulatory target that covers both types of AI. In this paper, we identify four distinct aspects of generative AI that call for meaningfully different policy responses. These are the generality and adaptability of generative AI that…