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New Corporate Espionage Claims Emerge

A lawsuit filed in Utah federal court this month reveals new claims of corporate espionage involving two 401(k) admin startups.

The lawsuit, filed by Human Interest against Guideline, alleges that brothers Brandon and Brian Sterri, who were employees of Human Interest, conspired with their brother Eirik, who worked for Guideline, to steal confidential data.

"We are going to tear apart HI. It's going to be the easiest thing to do."

This quote, from a text message sent by Brandon Sterri to his brothers on January 29, suggests a deliberate plan to harm Human Interest.

According to the complaint, the Sterri brothers had access to Human Interest's confidential data despite being employed by the company and having agreed to protect it.

The lawsuit is part of an ongoing litigation between HR software titans Rippling and Deel, which have been accused of planted moles and systematic data theft.

Author's summary: New corporate espionage claims emerge in a lawsuit between Human Interest and Guideline.

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