Your manager asked you to go through three of your competitors' garbage bins to gather marketing intelligence from their discarded paperwork.One of them caught you in the act and has summoned you to court.The judge will most likely rule this to be an illegal activity and fine you and your company.

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Dumpster diving for competitive intelligence is generally not illegal if the garbage is in a public space where there is no expectation of privacy. However, it may raise ethical concerns and could potentially lead to legal issues under specific circumstances, such as trespassing on private property.

Your Manager Asked You to Go Through Three of Your