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Labor/Employment

Feb. 1, 2017

Tesla's evasion of trade secret theft intrigues experts

A decision by Tesla Motors Inc. not to purse trade secrets or computer fraud claims against a fired employee it believes stole crucial data on its self-driving cars has prompted lawyers to wonder about the automaker's litigation strategy.

By America Hernandez
Daily Journal Staff Writer

A decision by Tesla Motors Inc. not to purse trade secrets or computer fraud claims against a fired employee it believes stole crucial data on its self-driving cars has prompted lawyers to wonder about the automaker's litigation strategy.

Allegations like this typically end up in federal court, which experts say favors employers. Tesla sued a former manager in state ...

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