'Forensics first' approach gains ground in US trade secret litigation
By Melissa Ritti ( July 2, 2026, 19:40 GMT | Comment) -- A new Sedona Conference draft commentary — and a dispute between two enterprise database software providers currently unfolding across two US states — could show trade secret litigation transitioning to a frontloaded forensics model.Trade secret litigation has traditionally rewarded fast movers when an employee is suspected of departing with business-sensitive commercial information in hand....
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