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386	50	F. Unlawful Acts Doctrine	Century-old Texas doctrine: no recovery if plaintiff's claim depends on illegal transaction. Pohl's barratry (paying runners to solicit clients) is inextricably intertwined with his claims. Pohl himself argued illegality as defense in Mississippi Litigation. Applied to barratry in Truyen Luong v. McAllister. Trade secrets obtained through illegal activity cannot receive protection (Alderson). Whistleblower privilege applied.