Lori works for Big Corporation.The existing contract between Lori and Big Corporation can be terminated at will by either party.Richard,the owner of a small store,offers to pay Lori much more money if she will leave Big Corporation and work for his store.When Lori starts to work for Richard,Big Corporation correctly claims Richard is liable for tortious interference with a contract.

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Since the contract between Lori and Big Corporation can be terminated at will by either party, Richard's offer to Lori and her acceptance of that offer do not constitute tortious interference with a contract. Tortious interference requires the existence of a valid contractual relationship that is breached due to the interference of a third party, which is not applicable in this scenario of an at-will employment contract.

Lori Works for Big Corporation