Media Mentions
March 27, 2025

Creative ‘Honeypot’ Trap at Centre of HR Software Provider Trade Secret Spat

Jeffrey Farrow has offered his take in IAM on a high-stakes trade secrets clash between HR tech rivals Rippling and Deel. At the center of the case: an alleged corporate spy and a daring Slack-based honeypot trap. Jeff breaks down the evidentiary challenges ahead and how expert testimony could be pivotal in getting the ‘trap’ into the courtroom. It’s a fascinating legal battle at the intersection of innovation, competitive intelligence, and IP enforcement.

Jeffrey D. Farrow

Partner/Litigation Department Chair
Practices
Commercial & Business Litigation
Industries
Insurance, Internet, Software & Technology