The Eleventh Circuit has called for a new trial in a trade secrets dispute involving breeders of disease-resistant shrimp. This decision was prompted by the involvement of a magistrate judge who concluded the trial after the presiding federal judge left to catch a flight. The appellate court determined that the magistrate judge exceeded his authority by addressing jury questions and dismissing a defense counsel’s request for further clarification on the damages awarded. For more details, you can read the full coverage on Law360.