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section_id	filing_id	heading	summary
489	65	V. Privilege to disclose client information	Three privilege sources: (1) Tex. R. Evid. 507(a) — privilege to reveal trade secrets when nondisclosure conceals fraud or works injustice; (2) Defense of Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1833(b)(1) — no liability for disclosures to government officials or in legal proceedings to report suspected violations; (3) Common-law privilege for disclosures relevant to public health/safety, crime, or substantial public concern (Bartnicki v. Vopper, Restatements). Kassab used information to report Pohl's barratry to State Bar, courts, and affected clients.