The Ninth Circuit on Monday refused to revive lip balm company Balmuccino’s claims that Starbucks breached an implied contract and misappropriated trade secrets by allegedly stealing its idea for coffee-flavored “S’mores Frappuccino” lip gloss. The court agreed with the lower court’s order that Balmuccino’s claims were filed too late. Legal professionals can stay updated on this development by referring to the original report.