Poaching

Illinois Jury Rules in Favor of Sonrai Systems, Awarding $28.9 Million Over Executive Poaching Incident

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CHICAGO – A jury in Illinois has ruled in favor of Sonrai Systems LLC, a fleet management technology firm, awarding the company over $28.9 million due to unfair practices. The case stemmed from allegations that a garbage truck manufacturer collaborated with Sonrai to solicit one of its executives. The jury’s decision highlights ongoing issues in the competitive landscape of the management technology sector. Sonrai claimed that its intellectual property and business strategies were at risk when the executive was recruited by the manufacturer, leading to significant financial losses. This verdict underscores the importance of integrity … Read more

Court Upholds Legal Firm’s Contract Amid Allegations of Employee Poaching and Proprietary Data Leak

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DENVER — A Denver law firm successfully sued a former employee for breach of contract, highlighting the complexities of employment agreements within legal practices. These contracts often navigate the tricky balance between business interests and professional ethics, as illustrated in the recent legal tussle between Franklin D. Azar and Associates, PC, and attorney Ivy Ngo. Ngo, who led the firm’s class-actions department, planned to leave the firm and take her entire team with her to a new employer. She reached out to at least two other firms with her proposal while still employed at Azar, … Read more

Former Rugby League Lawyer’s Audacious Poaching Spree Sends Shockwaves Through Financial Industry

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SYDNEY, Australia – Paul Weightman, an Australian businessman with a history of high-profile corporate battles, is making waves once again. After successfully poaching over 20 senior executives from asset manager Barings, Weightman’s audacious move has already sparked litigation. As the founder of Corinthia Global Management, a nascent investment business, Weightman’s controversial tactics have raised eyebrows in the financial world. Before his foray into the investment sector, Weightman made a name for himself as a lawyer in Australian rugby league. His involvement in the “Super League war,” a contentious split in the rugby league initiated by … Read more

Guild Mortgage Seeks $10.7 Million in Lawsuit Against Former Employees Accused of Poaching

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Mortgage lender Guild Mortgage has filed a petition in a district court in Washington to confirm a $10.7 million arbitration award against three former employees accused of poaching. The employees, Christopher Flowers, Cory Flynn, and Lisa Jolliffe, allegedly diverted Guild’s customers and employees when they joined rival company CrossCountry Mortgage. Guild claims the group stole significant amounts of information, recruited its employees, and created confusion among its customers. The lender has asserted claims for breach of contract, fraud, unfair competition, and tortious interference. The case began in August 2021 when Guild filed … Read more