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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cognizant accuses Infosys of 'fishing expedition'
BENGALURU: In a new development in the ongoing Infosys-Cognizant trade secrets dispute, recent legal filings from Cognizant have revealed that Infosys 's counterclaims do not accuse CEO Ravi Kumar of any anticompetitive behaviour following his transition to Cognizant in 2023. In its submission to the court, the Nasdaq-listed firm said that Infosys's actions amounted to a 'fishing expedition', causing undue burden and inconvenience to both Kumar and Cognizant. Cognizant argued that Infosys has not presented evidence suggesting Kumar undermined the progress of its healthcare platform, Helix. Cognizant's legal team maintains that all claims advanced by Infosys pertain solely to Kumar's period at Infosys, not his tenure at Cognizant. The filing further asserts that Infosys's request for documents from Kumar's time at Cognizant-after raising concerns over trade secrets and invoking non-compete agreements-is without legal merit. Cognizant had acquired the healthcare software business TriZetto for $2.7 billion in 2014. TriZetto's flagship products, Facets and QNXT, process health insurance claims for millions across the US, relying on confidential trade secrets. Cognizant alleges that Infosys misused these secrets to create its own test case library for Facets, putting it in direct and allegedly unfair competition with TriZetto. Infosys, in turn, has made counterclaims, accusing Cognizant of hindering its development of a rival platform. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Cognizant accuses Infy of ‘fishing expedition'
Bengaluru: In a new development in the ongoing Infosys-Cognizant trade secrets dispute, recent legal filings from Cognizant have revealed that Infosys 's counterclaims do not accuse CEO Ravi Kumar of any anticompetitive behaviour following his transition to Cognizant in 2023. In its submission to the court, the Nasdaq-listed firm said that Infosys's actions amounted to a 'fishing expedition', causing undue burden and inconvenience to both Kumar and Cognizant. Cognizant argued that Infosys has not presented evidence suggesting Kumar undermined the progress of its healthcare platform, Helix. Cognizant's legal team maintains that all claims advanced by Infosys pertain solely to Kumar's period at Infosys, not his tenure at Cognizant. The filing further asserts that Infosys's request for documents from Kumar's time at Cognizant—after raising concerns over trade secrets and invoking non-compete agreements—is without legal merit. Cognizant had acquired the healthcare software business TriZetto for $2.7 billion in 2014. TriZetto's flagship products, Facets and QNXT, process health insurance claims for millions across the US, relying on confidential trade secrets. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Cognizant alleges that Infosys misused these secrets to create its own test case library for Facets, putting it in direct and allegedly unfair competition with TriZetto. Infosys, in turn, has made counterclaims, accusing Cognizant of hindering its development of a rival platform. According to Infosys's lawsuit, Kumar, a former president at the company, was the principal executive sponsor of Helix and actively supported its rollout during his tenure. Infosys further claims that Cognizant's anti competitive tactics, aimed at impeding Helix's market launch, included the targeted hiring of senior executives central to the Helix project and incentivising them to delay or obstruct Helix's development and marketing shortly before their departures. In its recent filing, Cognizant stated it has identified numerous individuals with relevant knowledge of the matter and made them available as custodians for the legal process. "Infosys adopts a fundamentally flawed assumption that CEOs are subject to discovery routinely in antitrust cases; that is simply incorrect," the document showed. Cognizant argued that Infosys has not demonstrated any direct link between Kumar's Cognizant documents and its claims, nor attempted to seek information through alternative avenues. It also highlighted Infosys's refusal to fulfil requests for all email communications regarding Kumar's departure from Infosys. Cognizant concluded that Infosys has not produced any substantive proof that Kumar hindered the development of Helix for Cognizant's benefit, stating: "Infosys's demand for broad discovery into Mr. Kumar's documents (and a subsequent prolonged, distracting deposition) is not intended to unearth relevant evidence. Rather, it can only be viewed as a fishing expedition causing oppression, inconvenience, and burden to Mr. Kumar and Cognizant." An email sent to Infosys and Cognizant on the development didn't elicit a response till the time of going to the press.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Infy-Cognizant row: Court suggests informal resolution
Bengaluru: In the Infosys-Cognizant trade secrets misappropriation case, a US court has encouraged the two firms to resolve their discovery disagreements through informal means. The court has urged the two firms to arrange a telephone conference prior to filing pretrial discovery motions, engaging in meaningful discussions before involving the court. Should these discussions prove unsuccessful, parties are encouraged to have an informal telephone conference with the court, when suitable, to address disputes efficiently and economically. Cognizant acquired healthcare software firm TriZetto for $2.7 billion in 2014. Among its suite of software products are Facets and QNXT, which are sophisticated software products that have simplified the processing of health insurance claims for millions of Americans. Both Facets and QNXT are built on TriZetto's confidential and trade secret information. Cognizant alleged that Infosys misappropriated TriZetto's trade secrets to create a repository of test cases for Facets, which Infosys then marketed as its own and utilised to unfairly compete with TriZetto. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Florencio Varela (ver precio) Verisure Undo Infosys filed counterclaims to stop Cognizant's anti-competitive conduct. Infosys alleged that Cognizant implemented measures to hinder Infosys's efforts in creating a rival software solution. This, it said, included attracting key executive sponsors away from the project. These executives, Infosys said, were encouraged to stifle product advancement during their final months with the firm. Infosys's lawsuit alleged that the primary executive sponsor of Infosys Helix was current Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar, who was its former President. Infosys alleged that Kumar championed Helix during his tenure at the firm. In a related US court ruling, Infosys submitted its responses opposing Cognizant's counterclaim. The company alleged that the anticompetitive conduct is ongoing under Kumar's custodianship. Infosys alleged that Cognizant engaged in a monopolistic scheme to harm competition across the American healthcare payor software and IT services markets. The court filing showed that documents in Kumar's possession are relevant to virtually all claims and defences presented in this case, and he might be the sole custodian of essential documents pertaining to certain matters. As a result, Infosys has requested that the court reject Cognizant's motion entirely and direct Cognizant to provide Kumar's relevant documents. When TOI reached out to Cognizant, the company said, "We appreciate the court's assistance in bringing an end to Infosys' unilateral efforts to obstruct discovery. The court made clear that Infosys cannot shield itself behind a self-imposed protective order to avoid disclosing information it is contractually and legally obligated to provide. We have been surprised by Infosys' refusal to produce this information—particularly given our clear entitlement to it under the parties' agreement and through standard discovery rules. The only reasonable explanation for Infosys' continued concealment is that the withheld documents will reveal the true scope and impact of Infosys' misconduct. We thank the court for its intervention and look forward to proving our case." An email sent to Infosys didn't elicit a response by the time of going to the press.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jewish Rapper and Comedian Kosha Dillz Says His Film's Canceled Screening Has Been Reinstated
A Chicago movie theater that canceled a screening of a pro-Israel comedian's documentary at the last minute will be reinstating the screening, the comedian said Friday. Kosha Dillz, the Israeli-American rapper and comic whose real name is Rami Even-Esh, says the theater, Facets, has agreed to show the movie, titled Bring The Family Home. Press attention and calls from Jewish groups objecting to the theater's decision were what prompted Facets management to reconsider, he said. More from The Hollywood Reporter John Mellencamp Honors Republic Records at Grammy Hall of Fame Gala How Simple Minds' Gen X Anthem, "Don't You (Forget About Me)," Almost Didn't Come to Be Sean "Diddy" Combs' Ex Cassie Ventura Tells Court She Doesn't Hate Him Despite Decade of Abuse 'This is incredible. I was practically crying on the Zoom [when informed of the decision],' the rapper told The Hollywood Reporter. A new screening will be set for the next several weeks. Later in the evening Facets' executive director, Karen Cardarelli, confirmed to THR that the screening was back on and said more information would be forthcoming. Facets, a longtime arthouse venue in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, canceled the screening just hours before it was to take place Tuesday. Dillz had been scheduled to show the movie and take the stage with Michael Kaminsky, a DePaul University student who had allegedly been punched as well as harassed with antisemitic slurs on campus after making pro-Israel statements in what police called a hate crime. Dillz did end up showing the film at a theater in suburban Wilmette. Groups such as the American Jewish Committee in Chicago and the newer Chicago Jewish Alliance objected to Facets' decision. 'I call it exclusion — it's 'Don't do business with Jews,' which is the kind of antisemitism we deal with now,' Dillz said, speaking by phone from Northern California, where he was scheduled for a number of performances and shot footage for the film at Cal. 'I just wanted to pay the rental fee and do business with Facets and they wouldn't accept that.' Dillz said he even offered to have the theater show the film without any promotion on the marquee or website to avoid drawing attention to it, but Facets leadership declined. Yet on Friday, the theater appeared to have reversed course. 'In retrospect we recognize that this was an overreaction and not consistent with our mission,' the organization said in a statement that Dillz posted to his Instagram. Though the theater cited security, their initial Instagram post about the cancelation sent mixed signals. 'Based on the public posts made by Kosha Dillz and the overall tone surrounding the event, we determined that proceeding would not align with our values or our responsibility to protect the safety and well-being of our community,' Facets said, without elaborating on what they were referring to. 'We reject antisemitism in all forms — just as we reject Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian racism, and any form of hate or dehumanization.' The movie, an hourlong work-in-progress documentary, shows Dillz traveling to various campus protests such as DePaul University in Chicago and Chapman University in Orange County where he playfully tries to engage pro-Palestine protesters, often playing the sidekick to their straight man; at times he is greeted harassingly, though he acknowledges his appearances lean mischievous. The rapper says he will now shoot the ending to the movie at the rescheduled Facets screening. Dillz had previously gone viral for a light-hearted Hanukkah song he performed with the rapper Nisim Black on the streets of New York in 2021, and has also recorded with the likes of The RZA and other well-known artists. In the interview, Dillz said he was just trying to show how people on various sides of the Israeli-Palestinian divide don't talk to each other. 'And in a way our screening being canceled proved the point,' he said. 'I don't know, it's all so meta.' Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine content has been a hot subject at the box office this spring, with films such as No Other Land and October 8 both racking up business, though not always from the same customers. Facets has been showing No Other Land. In a charged political atmosphere, though, even what movies to screen or air has become fraught. No major streamer or theatrical distributor would pick up No Other Land, while Cinemark did not play October 8. Dillz says he feels that in its own small way the Facets decision cuts through some of that polarization. 'It's a happy ending,' he said when asked about how viewed the upshot. 'But there'll still be [protest] calls, there are still people who won't see it. I want everyone to see No Other Land, I want everyone to see my movie. We just all need to listen more.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jewish Rapper and Comedian Kosha Dillz Says His Film's Canceled Screening Has Been Reinstated
A Chicago movie theater that canceled a screening of a pro-Israel comedian's documentary at the last minute will be reinstating the screening, the comedian said Friday. Kosha Dillz, the Israeli-American rapper and comic whose real name is Rami Even-Esh, says the theater, Facets, has agreed to show the movie, titled Bring The Family Home. Press attention and calls from Jewish groups objecting to the theater's decision were what prompted Facets management to reconsider, he said. More from The Hollywood Reporter Donald Trump Puts Bruce Springsteen on Notice Upon Return From European Tour: "We'll See How It Goes for Him" C-SPAN's Next Big Bet Is a "Radically Different" Sort of Cable News Show: 'CeaseFire' Springstreen Slams "Corrupt, Incompetent, and Treasonous" Trump Administration 'This is incredible. I was practically crying on the Zoom,' the rapper told The Hollywood Reporter. A new screening will be set for the next several weeks. Facets, a longtime arthouse venue in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, canceled the screening just hours before it was to take place Tuesday. Dillz had been scheduled to show the movie and take the stage with Michael Kaminsky, a DePaul University student who had allegedly been punched and harassed with antisemitic slurs on campus after making pro-Israel statements in what police called a hate crime. Dillz did end up showing the film at a theater in suburban Wilmette as groups such as the American Jewish Committee in Chicago and the newer Chicago Jewish Alliance objected to Facets' decision. 'I call it exclusion — it's 'Don't do business with Jews,' which is the kind of antisemitism we deal with now,' Dillz said, speaking by phone from Northern California, where he was scheduled for a number of performance dates and shot footage at Cal on Friday. 'I just wanted to pay the rental fee and do business with Facets and they wouldn't accept that.' Dillz said he even offered to have the theater show the film without any promotion on the marquee or website to avoid drawing attention to it, but Facets leadership declined. Yet on Friday, the theater appeared to have reversed course. 'In retrospect we recognize that this was an overreaction and not consistent with our mission,' they said in a statement Dillz posted to his Instagram. Though the theater cited security, their initial Instagram post about the cancelation sent mixed signals. 'Based on the public posts made by Kosha Dillz and the overall tone surrounding the event, we determined that proceeding would not align with our values or our responsibility to protect the safety and well-being of our community,' Facets said, without elaborating on what they were referring to. 'We reject antisemitism in all forms — just as we reject Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian racism, and any form of hate or dehumanization.' An official from the theater did not immediately reply to a request for comment Friday. The movie, an hourlong work-in-progress documentary, shows Dillz traveling to various campus protests such as DePaul University in Chicago and Chapman University in Orange County where he playfully tries to engage pro-Palestine protesters, often playing the sidekick to their straight man; at times he is greeted harassingly, though he acknowledges his appearances lean mischievous. The rapper says he will now shoot the ending to the movie at the rescheduled Facets screening. Dillz had previously gone viral for a light-hearted Hanukkah song he performed with the rapper Nisim Black on the streets of New York in 2021, and has also recorded with the likes of The RZA and other well-known artists. In the interview, Dillz said he was just trying to show how people on various sides of the Israeli-Palestinian divide don't talk to each other. 'And in a way our screening being canceled proved the point,' he said. 'I don't know, it's all so meta.' Pro-Israel and pro-Palestine content has been a hot subject at the box office this spring, with films such as No Other Land and October 8 both racking up business, though not always from the same customers. Facets has been showing No Other Land. In a charged political atmosphere, though, even what movies to screen or air has become fraught. No major streamer or theatrical distributor would pick up No Other Land, while Cinemark did not play October 8. Dillz says he feels that in its own small way the Facets decision cuts through some of that polarization. 'It's a happy ending,' he said when asked about how viewed the upshot. 'But there'll still be [protest] calls, there are still people who won't see it. I want everyone to see No Other Land, I want everyone to see my movie. We just all need to listen more.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More
