legal_theories: 403
Data license: Public court records
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| theory_id | filing_id | theory | party | role | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 403 | 57 | Privilege to disclose trade secrets (Restatement (Third) of Unfair Competition § 40) | Kassab | affirmative_defense | A privilege exists to disclose trade secrets relating to crime, tort, or matters of substantial public concern — similar to whistleblower protections. Kassab was privileged to obtain and use the information to notify Pohl's clients about illegal solicitation. |