Google recently announced the launch of its new business venture, Google Wallet. Last week, PayPal and eBay sued Google over Google Wallet, saying that the service was developed by former PayPal and eBay employees who had illegally shared trade secrets and...
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Breach Of Contract
University in New Jersey sues Oracle for breach of contract
Once again, the technology and software company Oracle is being sued for breach of contract. In a previous post, the lawsuit was filed against Oracle by a New Jersey technology company. But last week, Montclair State University filed a complaint against Oracle for not...
Singer Taylor Swift Sued for Breach of Contract
Singer Taylor Swift's new album, "Speak Now," was released on October 25th. The album has already sold more than one million copies and it is enjoying success on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Meanwhile, Swift's former manager wants a piece of her success. According to...
HP Claims Former CEO Jeopardizes Confidentiality by Accepting New Role at Oracle
Hewlett-Packard has sued its former chief executive officer Mark Hurd for breach of contract; more specifically for violating a confidentiality agreement. A confidentiality agreement is a contract entered by two parties who want to ensure information shared between...
2 Breach of Contract Cases in the News: Paris Hilton, Taylor Lautner
Two recent celebrity stories in the news involve breach of contract lawsuits. One lawsuit was brought against hotel heiress Paris Hilton for allegedly failing to promote and wear a company's hair extensions as she had agreed to do. On the other side of the...
New Jersey Court Hears Sands Casino’s Breach of Contract Case
A New Jersey case involving a former Sands Casino employee is back in court. The plaintiff brought various charges, including breach of contract, against the NEC Corporation of America (NEC) in July, 2009 after having been injured due to the company's alleged...


