Trade secrets, and the law that governs their creation, protection, and enforcement, significantly affect how businesses develop technology, compete with each other, and work with employees and independent contractors. In this practice guide, James Hardin, an experienced litigator, provides an in-depth analysis of trade secret law in California, the state on the cutting-edge of trade secret jurisprudence. He dissects and organizes all of the key issues, cases, and statutes into an accessible outline format that provides legal professionals with up-to-date details on all aspects of the trade secret litigation process.
James Hardin is an attorney who practices employment and business litigation focusing on trade secrets and related matters, and he is a frequent author and speaker on these subjects. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from UCLA School of Law in 1999. After working at several of the nation’s top law firms, he founded Hardin & Associates in Newport Beach, California, in 2015.