How Can I Defend Myself Against a Claim of Misappropriation of Trade Secrets?
April 23, 2024
by Devin R. Bates
How can you defend yourself if you are accused of misappropriation of trade secrets? This is a complex area of the law and there is no one-size-fits-all defense. Developing a strategy to successfully defend against a claim that you have allegedly violated trade secret laws involves careful inquiry…
Tools for Investing Proceeds of Tax-Exempt Bonds
April 17, 2024
by Ashley Edwards
In a previous article, we introduced the fundamental concepts of the yield restriction and rebate rules set out in the Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations and how tax-exempt bonds may be affected by high interest rates. But, as the saying goes, for every rule there is an exception, and…
What is the Statute of Limitations for a Trade Secrets Claim?
April 16, 2024
by Devin R. Bates
What is the statute of limitations for a trade secrets claim? Three years. The Arkansas Uniform Trade Secrets Act explicitly provides that there is a three-year statute of limitations. The three-year time period begins to run when the misappropriation either is discovered, or, should have been…
Foundation of Leadership: Maurice Mitchell
In honor of our firm’s 70th anniversary, we are proud to share the stories of our founding leaders – the attorneys who are Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard, P.L.L.C. Here, we are sharing the legacy of Maurice Mitchell. H. Maurice Mitchell (October 23,1925 - April 2, 2011) An original…
Who Can be Held Accountable for Misappropriation of Trade Secrets?
April 9, 2024
by Devin R. Bates
Who can be held accountable for misappropriation of Trade Secrets? The Arkansas Uniform Trade Secrets Act answers this question, explaining that the following may be liable for trade secret misappropriation: Individuals. Corporations. Business trusts. Estates. Trusts. Partnerships. Associations…