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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
New spying claims bring fresh twist to Rippling-Deel corporate espionage dispute
Deel has now claimed Rippling had its own 'spy' who 'infiltrated Deel's customer platform by fraudulent means and pilfered the company's most valuable proprietary assets' A legal dispute between warring HR software giants, centring on claims one used an Irish 'spy' to steal trade secrets from the other, has taken a fresh twist. San Franciso-based Rippling issued High Court proceedings in Dublin in March claiming one of its executives, Keith O'Brien, was induced by rival firm Deel Inc to pass on sensitive company information.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Deel wants Rippling to hand over any agreements involving paying the alleged spy
Deel has lobbed a new volley in the ongoing legal battle with rival HR tech startup Rippling. Deel filed a motion, containing a series of letters, asking the Irish court to make Rippling hand over information. In one letter, Deel wants unredacted versions of witness affidavits, including the famed one by former Rippling employee, Keith O'Brien. In a story full of plot twists that reads like a movie, O'Brien admitted in an Irish court to being a spy for Deel, according to the affidavit released by Rippling. Rippling filed a lawsuit against Deel in March that alleges misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious interference, unfair competition, and more, largely based on the spying allegations. Deel has since countersued, attempting to get Rippling's suit dismissed on a series of issues like jurisdiction, but also making its own allegations about Rippling. Deel alleges, for instance, that Rippling was also attempting to spy on Deel. In the letters publicly released Monday, Deel is pointing to an affidavit from Rippling employee, Vanessa Wu, formerly Rippling's general counsel. Much of the affidavit recounted what Wu recalled of alleged spy-related happenings and her take on various letters sent between the two sides' lawyers. But Deel points out Wu also testified that Rippling fired O'Brien and paid him a termination fee in exchange for him signing an agreement not to sue. Wu also testified, the affidavit said, that Rippling entered into a second agreement with O'Brien where Rippling 'agreed to contribute towards Mr. O'Brien's costs of these proceedings and to pay his reasonable out of pocket and legal expenses in connection with the cooperation to be provided under that agreement.' Deel wants a court to make Rippling turn over full unredacted versions of both of those agreements. It wants to tell anyone who will listen how unusual it is that an employee fired for cause winds up back on a company's payroll as a paid witness. Needless to say, both sides vehemently proclaim their own innocence while pointing fingers at the other. We'll have to wait and see what the court rules, but if it does make more of O'Brien's testimony and those termination agreements publicly available, we'll be reading. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Chicago Tribune
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Former ESPN legal analyst Lester Munson to discuss book on Pete Rose at Batavia Public Library program
Commentator and former ESPN legal analyst Lester Munson will discuss the book 'Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose' by Keith O'Brien during the next Books Between Bites program at the Batavia Public Library on Thursday, March 20. The event, which is free to attend, will go from noon to 1 p.m. at the library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. in Batavia, according to a press release from the library. Reservations are not required. Along with his past work for ESPN, Munson has been a legal analyst and guest on WTTW's 'Chicago Tonight,' according to the release. He will share his thoughts on the new book about former baseball player and manager Pete Rose at the March 20 event. The program will be held in the Founders Room on the main level of the Batavia Public Library. Parking is available in the lot just south and adjacent to the library, officials said. Visitors are invited to bring their lunch and eat as they enjoy the program and discussion, according to the release. Lunch items, beverages and baked goods also may be purchased from Flyleaf Bakery Cafe, located just inside the library and adjacent to the meeting room. For more information about Books Between Bites, go to where a complete schedule and description of each program can be found, along with a printable season schedule, according to the release. Printed season schedules are also available at the library. Chef Showdown fundraising event set in Aurora Chef Showdown, an event to raise funds for Loaves & Fishes Community Services in Naperville, will be held Thursday, April 17, at the organization's Linnea Eleanor Rutkowski Food Distribution Hub in Aurora. Executive chefs from Entourage and Meson Sabika will go head-to-head in a culinary battle to create unique dishes during the competition. The chefs have an hour to create a three-course meal while being observed by a panel of judges. They will be assisted by celebrity sous chefs and Loaves & Fishes supporters, including Adam Fuchs of Wintrust Commercial Banking, Kristen Refness of Endeavor Health, Karen Wells of Make-A-Wish Foundation and Dustin Wilson of Duly Health and Care. Panelists voting on the dishes are 'Chopped' celebrity Chef Alonso Beckford of Aurora from The Matrix Club, John Diederich from Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Susana Rivera-Mills from Aurora University and Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli. The competition will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. inside the Loaves & Fishes Aurora warehouse at 580 Exchange Court, which will be transformed into a kitchen. Tickets are $125, with food provided by My Chef Catering. Special seating, including 'Feel the Heat' seats closer to the competition and 'Chill Out Chairs,' are available. To purchase tickets, go to Documentary to be shown in St. Charles The St. Charles Public Library and Fox Valley Hands of Hope are partnering for a free, public showing of 'Meet Me Where I Am,' a recently released feature documentary, from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, at the library, 1 S. Sixth Ave. in St. Charles. 'Meet Me Where I Am' explores the topic of grief through individual stories of loss, love and hope, according to a press release about the upcoming event. The film aims to normalize grief in our culture and explores how we can actively participate in helping others through grief, according to the release. Fox Valley Hands of Hope has provided grief support to adults, children and families in the area since 1981, with no charge for services, the release noted. To register for the March 25 showing of the documentary, call 630-584-0076. U.S. Rep. Bill Foster to hold town hall meeting U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, is hosting an in-person town hall meeting from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at Benedictine University, 5700 College Road, Lisle. The event will be held in the university's Goodwin Hall Auditorium, with parking available in the garage south of Goodwin Hall. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Following Foster's presentation, a question-and-answer session will follow, a news release said. Registration is encouraged but not required to attend. To RSVP, go to For questions, call Foster's district office at 630-585-7672. Kane sheriff's, health departments offering free CPR classes The Kane County Sheriff's Office and Health Department will offer free CPR training for the public at the Kane County Sheriff's Office, 37W755 Route 38, St. Charles. Sessions are scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 21, and Monday, March 24, according to a webpage for the program. The classes follow the American Heart Association's HeartSaver CPR course and are designed for educational purposes, a news release said. They do not include certification. To register, go to Kane Animal Control holding vaccine, microchip clinics Kane County Animal Control has spring and summer dates open for its drive-thru rabies vaccine and microchip clinics. Clinics will be held at the Kane County Animal Control Facility, 4060 Keslinger Road, Geneva, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26; 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14; and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 14. A one-year rabies vaccine with tag costs $30 for neutered animals and $55 for non-neutered pets, a news release said. For county residents 65 or older, vaccines are $15 for neutered animals and $25 for non-neutered. Microchipping is $15. Owners must verify their pets have not bitten anyone in the past 10 days. An adult over age 18 must be present to handle their pet. If a pet requires a muzzle, it must be placed on the animal before entering the clinic, the release said.
