1. Was the definition of a test for trade secrets in Ohio developed by the legislature, the courts, or both?
2. Are the decisions of courts in other states on the issue presented in this case binding on the Ohio Supreme Court? If not, why does this court consider those decisions?
3. AMA failed to have Martin sign an employment contract protecting its confidential information. Why is that failure irrelevant to the outcome of this case?

Robert E. Martin, a former employee of Al Minor & Associates, Inc. (“AMA”) appeals from a decision of the Franklin County Court of Appeals that affirmed a trial court judgment that .entered a $25,973 verdict in favor of AMA for fees not generated from former clients Martin had solicited using information he had memorized while working for AMA. * * *