Poaching

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