Computer Fraud and Abuse Act In Connecticut

Previously, I have posted about non-compete agreements and the duty of loyalty for employees.  Many times, businesses do not have written contracts to protect confidential and proprietary information from not only competitors and vendors, but also their own employees.  Without a contract, the common law of Connecticut concerning breach of fiduciary duty is one of […]

The Standard of Proof in Connecticut for Civil Theft

In Stuart v. Stuart, to be officially released on June 22, 2010, the Connecticut Supreme Court clarified the standard of proof for civil theft cases in Connecticut (download decision here).  Prior to this ruling, there was some confusion amongst attorneys and trial courts as to the appropriate standard of proof for a civil theft claim under Connecticut […]

Breach of Fiduciary Duty In Connecticut

Here is a quick summary of another of the so called "business torts" in Connecticut known as breach of fiduciary duty.  A fiduciary duty can arise in a number of contexts in business including relationships with partners, lawyers, accountants, trustees, investment advisers, brokers and employees.  When one party in a relationship is a fiduciary, it […]

Do You Need A Contract To Stop A Former Employee From Competing?

The short answer is yes, a business does need a contract, also known as a "non-compete agreement," to prevent a former employee from fairly competing in business once the employee resigns.  Even with a written agreement, there are limitations on non-compete agreements because they are viewed as a restraint of trade.  To be enforceable, the restrictions in the […]

Connecticut Defamation Law, The Internet, And Social Networking

In the Business Torts category of this blog, I recently covered the basic law in Connecticut concerning interference with business relationships.  Today’s post concerns another business tort known as "defamation" and how it intersects with the growing use of social networking sites. There already have been several lawsuits for defamation arising out of use of social networking sites, such as Twitter and […]

Connecticut Business Litigation And Improper Interference With A Business Contract

Unfortunately, all too often business competitors resort to unfair and improper tactics to gain an advantage in business.  A common example occurs when a competitor maliciously or intentionally interferes with a company’s contracts or business relationships.   When this occurs, businesses have to consider whether a legal remedy is available. In Connecticut, courts have long recognized the business litigation […]

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