Guarding Trade Secrets: What Rippling v. Deel Teaches HR And Legal Leaders
April 22, 2025 – ArticleEmployment Partner Kelly Raney and Litigation Partner James Hill co-authored an article for HR.com titled "Guarding Trade Secrets: What Rippling v. Deel Teaches HR and Legal Leaders." They discuss the ongoing lawsuit involving two software companies, Rippling and Deel, to emphasize the importance of protecting confidential information in the workplace.
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Corporate espionage. A sting operation. An international CEO who disappears before someone serves him. This may sound like the plot of a James Bond movie, but these are actual allegations from the unfolding legal saga between human resources (HR) software provider Rippling and its competitor, Deel Inc. For HR leaders and corporate stakeholders following the story, there are lessons to be learned. Below are key takeaways regarding protecting confidential corporate information in the workplace.
