What damages must be proven in Utah trade secrets cases?
Trade secrets claims require proof that the defendant’s misappropriation actually caused the plaintiff’s damages, not just that damages occurred during the same timeframe.
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Can Utah courts admit electronic records obtained through federal subpoenas?
The Utah Supreme Court clarified that state law enforcement agencies may use electronic records lawfully obtained by federal officers without violating Utah’s Electronic Information or Data Privacy Act.
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Can defendants compel victim testimony at rule 412 hearings?
The Utah Supreme Court clarifies that rule 412 hearings are for legal argument on evidence already identified by the moving party, not for compelling victim testimony to discover or test evidence.
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Can Utah plaintiffs recover medical expenses they never actually incurred?
Utah clarifies that the collateral source rule doesn’t allow recovery of medical expenses never actually incurred when insurance contracts establish lower negotiated rates.
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Can prosecutors comment on defendant guilt at press conferences?
Utah prosecutors must avoid making extrajudicial statements that risk prejudicing criminal proceedings, even when explaining important prosecutorial decisions to the public.
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How do courts analyze cumulative Brady and Napue violations in postconviction proceedings?
The Utah Supreme Court affirmed postconviction relief where police coaches and prosecutors knowingly failed to correct false testimony, finding the cumulative constitutional violations created a reasonable likelihood of a different outcome.
Does Lotus Appellate Law handle appeals and appellate work in my Utah county or city?
we service every county in utah
Lotus Appellate Law handles appeals throughout Utah, serving clients in all counties and courts across the state including:
- Salt Lake County: Salt Lake City, West Valley City, Sandy, Draper, South Jordan
- Utah County: Provo, Orem, Lehi, Spanish Fork
- Davis County: Layton, Bountiful, Kaysville, Clearfield
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- Washington County: St. George, Hurricane, Washington, Ivins