Arthur J. Gallagher Services UK Ltd. v. Skriptchenko

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Interlocutory order against the defendants for the examination of their devices after they stole confidential information of their former employer

 Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Ltd. v. Skriptchenko [2016] EWHC 603 (QB) In the High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division Case Number HQ15X03159 Before Justice Slade DBE Decided on February 11, 2016 Relevancy of the case: Interlocutory order against … Read More

WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc v. Various Claimants

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Vicarious liability of a company when one of its auditors leaked the personal data of over 100,000 employees

WM Morrison Supermarkets Plc v. Various Claimants [2018] EWCA Civ 2339 In the Court of Appeal, Civil Division Case Number A2/2018/0090 Before Lord Justice Bean, the Master of the Rolls and Lord Justice Flaux Decided October 22, 2018 Relevancy of … Read More

The Internet: A Right, Not a Privilege

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The Internet A Right, Not a Privilege

Originally conceived as a tool for sharing information, the Internet has become a global phenomenon. It has profoundly reshaped our world and how we live our daily lives. From connecting people across continents to transforming business practices, the Internet’s impact … Read More

City Site Solutions Ltd v. Baker

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Injunction against former employees to prevent them from using confidential information in their new company

City Site Solutions Limited v. Baker [2023] EWHC 2064 (KB) In the High Court of Justice, King’s Bench Division Case Number KB-2023-002982 Before Judge Nigel Cooper, KC Decided on August 09, 2023 Relevancy of the case: Injunction against former employees … Read More

Payne v. Northwest Corp.

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Validity of employment termination after recording calls and indulging in insubordinate behaviour

Payne v. Northwest Corp. 911 F. Supp. 1299 In the United States District Court for the District of Montana Case Number CV 95-035-BLG-RWA Before Magistrate Judge Anderson Decided on November 29, 1995 Relevancy of the case: Validity of employment termination … Read More

Obron Atlantic Corp. v. Barr  

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When government-directed interception by a private individual is "under the colour of law"

Obron Atlantic Corp. v. Barr 990 F.2d 861 In the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Case Number 92-3294 Before Circuit Judge Guy, Circuit Judge Ryan and Senior District Judge Churchill Decided on February 18, 1993 Relevancy … Read More

Watkins v. L.M. Berry & Company

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Does intercepting personal calls on company telephones fall under the scope of "ordinary course of business"?

 Carnie Watkins v. L.M. Berry & Company, et al. 704 F.2d 577 In the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Case Number 82-7007 Before Chief Judge Goldbold, Circuit Judge Fay, and Circuit Judge Smith Decided on May … Read More