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529	67	IV.D. Misappropriation evidence (MNT #4, JNOV #2)	Jury found misappropriation after seeing ample evidence Kassab willfully and knowingly acquired trade secrets from persons he knew were violating confidentiality obligations. Kassab waived inconsistency objection by not asserting before jury dismissed (Bryan v. Papalia). Even if not waived, no inconsistency: jury could find Precision obtained information lawfully (working for Pohl) but Kassab misappropriated; could find misappropriation based on Kassab's post-acquisition use/disclosure. It was Kassab's burden, not Pohl's, to prove Precision engaged in misappropriation. Documents Kassab purchased were not sort properly purchased from non-lawyer; expert testimony on lawyer's duty of confidentiality; Kassab's cross-examination testimony could support inference of awareness.