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The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's order denying the motion to quash, and returned the case for further proceedings. The lien claimant argued the subpoena sought protected trade secrets and was vague and overbroad. The Board found the WCJ failed to address the trade secret claim adequately, necessitating a return to the trial level for proper consideration of the objections. The Board also noted concerns about the subpoena's breadth and lack of clear relevance to the issues.
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The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinded the WCJ's order denying the motion to quash, and returned the case for further proceedings. The lien claimant argued the subpoena sought protected trade secrets and was vague and overbroad. The Board found the WCJ failed to address the trade secret claim adequately, necessitating a return to the trial level for proper consideration of the objections. The Board also noted concerns about the subpoena's breadth and lack of clear relevance to the issues.
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