If an employee steals confidential information from his employer and gives it to a business competitor, he may be sued for interference with economic relations.

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Interference with economic relations occurs when one intentionally and wrongfully acts to disrupt or damage the business relationships of another. Stealing confidential information and giving it to a competitor could qualify as such an act, and could lead to a lawsuit against the employee.

If an Employee Steals Confidential Information from His Employer and Gives