5 Trade Secret Developments To Follow In 2026

In an article for Law360, litigation partners Randy Kahnke, Matt Burkhart, and Bryan Washburn provide an overview of five key developments in trade secret law to follow in 2026.

The article covers the international reach of the Defend Trade Secrets Act, issues around artificial intelligence innovation, data center collaborations, the evolving noncompete landscape, and trade secret damages guidance from appellate court.