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Confidential information: Possession is not nine tenths of the law
A recent case has highlighted the effectiveness of express provisions in protecting confidential documents retained by departing employees to use in subsequent litigation. Innes Clark reports It is essential that employers include a confidential information clause in their contracts, which should be properly drafted to meet the particular needs of the business. The change from …
Cases Referenced
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- Brandeaux Advisers (UK) Ltd & ors v Chadwick [2010] EWHC 3241 (QB)
- Farnan v Sunderland Association Football Club Ltd [2015] EWHC 3759 (QB)
- Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd & anr v Passi [2021] EWHC 3642 (Ch)
- Tokio Marine Kiln Services v Yang [2013] EWHC 1948 (QB)