Daniel Has Worked as a Computer Programmer and Senior Officer

question 22

True/False

Daniel has worked as a computer programmer and senior officer of Litem Systems Inc for several years.He has built up a close relationship with a number of Litem clients.One of them asks Daniel if he can do some programming work on the side.It is the same kind of work that Daniel does for clients of Litem.The client would hire and pay Daniel directly.Daniel would do the work on nights and weekends.Daniel is interested,but he cannot take the work because it would be a breach of his fiduciary duty and,if he does take it,he could be forced to pay over all of his profits to Litem.

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Definitions:

Tort

An act of civil injustice that leads to loss or injury for the victim, making the perpetrator legally responsible.

Defamatory Statement

A false communication that injures a person's reputation or decreases the respect, regard, or confidence in which a person is held.

Privilege

A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.

Battery

A criminal offense involving the unlawful physical acting upon a threat, distinct from assault which is the act of creating apprehension of such contact.