District of Columbia Statutes
§ 36-405 — Preservation of secrecy.
District of Columbia § 36-405
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Bluebook
D.C. Code § 36-405 (2026).
Text
In an action under this chapter, a court shall preserve the secrecy of an alleged trade secret by reasonable means, which may include granting protective orders in connection with discovery proceedings, holding in-camera hearings, or sealing the records of the action and ordering any person involved in the litigation not to disclose an alleged trade secret without prior court approval.
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Related
Kenneth C. Williams v. W. M. A. Transit Company
472 F.2d 1258 (D.C. Circuit, 1972)
Legislative History
Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-216, § 6, 36 DCR 519
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