Deel

HR startup Deel has suffered new legal setbacks in its ongoing dispute with rival Rippling, which accuses Deel of corporate espionage. Rippling sued Deel earlier this year alleging an employee was paid to spy and steal trade secrets. The latest adverse court rulings add pressure on Deel as the case moves forward, drawing attention across the tech and startup world.

HR startup Deel has suffered new legal setbacks in its ongoing court battle with rival Rippling, which accuses Deel of corporate espionage and spying. The case between the two payroll and HR companies has drawn wide attention in the tech and startup world, with each development in the litigation closely followed by industry observers watching how far competitive intelligence practices go.