James Salem

James Salem

February 09, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Text Messages as Evidence: The Current State of Affairs in New York State Courts

Does each individual text message in a chain require a separate foundation and basis for admissibility? Examination of available case law suggests that the answer is yes.

By Rena Andoh and James Salem

8 minute read

February 14, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Has the DTSA Changed Trade Secret Litigation in New York?

Robert S. Friedman and James Salem of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton write: Under the Defend Trade Secrets Act, the basic elements of a typical trade secret litigation are not much altered, especially in states in which the Uniform Trade Secrets Act has been in place for years. However, as more cases are filed under the DTSA, some of the new tools and strategies that the DTSA now makes available to New York-based business litigators are becoming more apparent.

By Robert S. Friedman and James Salem

17 minute read