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MA H43

MA H43
Making uniform the law regarding trade secrets


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
05/18/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

So much of the recommendations of the Commission on Uniform State Laws (House, No. 42) as relates to making uniform the law regarding trade secrets. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to make the law regarding trade secrets uniform across the state. It defines key terms like "improper means," "misappropriation," and "trade secret," and outlines provisions for enjoining actual or threatened misappropriation, awarding damages, and granting attorney's fees. The bill also specifies that it supersedes any conflicting state laws on civil remedies for trade secret misappropriation, though it does not affect contractual remedies, government submissions, or criminal remedies. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2017 and does not apply to misappropriation occurring prior to that date.

Committee Categories

Justice, Labor and Employment

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Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4419 (on 04/17/2018)

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