In a recent decision, the Fourth Circuit considered a class action lawsuit brought by shareholders of a biopharma company, INC Research Holdings, Inc. (now Syneos Health Inc.). The shareholders had voted to approve a merger...more
1/9/2024
/ C-Suite Executives ,
Class Action ,
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Mergers ,
Securities Act of 1933 ,
Securities Exchange Act ,
Securities Fraud ,
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Shareholder Litigation ,
Shareholders ,
Stock Prices
A trade secret is any information used in one’s business that derives independent economic value from not being generally known. Trade secrets, unlike patents, are protected indefinitely for as long as they remain a secret....more
On June 3, the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 opinion resolving a circuit split over the meaning of “exceeds authorized access” under the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”). The Court’s decision limits...more