U.S. Commodities Trading Commission to announce rules allowing government officials to access a trader's algorithmic source code

http://documents.lexology.com/f3961578-bdaa-470f-82e0-9d53e19d2942.pdf

As the article so aptly states, algorithmic source code is the foundation of an automated trader’s business model, and as such it is usually the most valuable asset and fiercely protected trade secret an automated trader has.  Future legal challenges are likely coming down the pike.