Watkins v. L.M. Berry & Company

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

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

Motorola, Inc. v. Lemko Corporation

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Termination of authorised access when an employee acts with the intention to defraud the employer

Motorola, Inc. v. Lemko Corporation 609 F.Supp.2d 760 In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Case Number 08 C 5427 Before District Judge M.F. Kennelly Decided on February 11, 2009 Relevancy of the Case: Termination … Read More

Shamrock Foods Company v. Gast

The Cyber Blog IndiaCase Summary

Interpretation of “without authorisation” and “exceeds authorisation” under CFAA

Shamrock Foods Company v. Jeff Gast and Sysco Food Services of Arizona, Inc. 535 F.Supp.2d 962 In the United States District Court for the District of Arizona Case Number CV-0808-0219-PHX-ROS Before District Judge R.O. Silver Decided on February 20, 2008 … Read More

LVRC Holdings LLC v. Brekka

Raj PagariyaCase Summary

Termination of authorised access when an employee acts against the employer's interests

LVRC Holdings LLC v. Brekka 581 F.3d 1127 In the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Case Number 07-17116 Before Circuit Judge M.M. McKeown, Circuit Judge S.S. Ikuta, and District Judge J.V. Selna Decided on September 15, … Read More

Ervin Smith Advertising Public Relations v. Ervin

Raj PagariyaCase Summary

Termination of authorised access when an employee acts against the employer's interests

Ervin Smith Advertising Public Relations v. Ervin In the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska Case Number 8:08CV459 Before District Judge Camp Decided on February 03, 2009 Relevancy of the Case: Termination of authorised access when an … Read More