Houston Federal Court Narrows Scope of Trade Secrets Lawsuit Against Texas Firm

In a recent decision, a Houston federal court has narrowed a trade secrets lawsuit targeting a Texas-based competitor by a Washington state-based immigration firm. The ruling dismissed two of the seven claims on the grounds of preemption by the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act. The original lawsuit alleged unfair competition, but this judgment effectively trims the scope of the allegations in the ongoing legal battle. For further details on this legal development, visit the report by Law360.