The silent treatment
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (1028) 17 July 2010, 79(1)Publication details: 2010Subject(s): Summary: Feature on confidentiality agreements. Explains that a principle of equity is that a party cannot take unfair advantage of information taken from another in confidence. The concept of information received in confidence is vague and a properly drafted agreement can support a claim in equity and create contractual rights. Further without a clear fiduciary relationship a successful claimant is likely to obtain damages rather than a profit based remedy.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L150540 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 150540-1001 |
Feature on confidentiality agreements. Explains that a principle of equity is that a party cannot take unfair advantage of information taken from another in confidence. The concept of information received in confidence is vague and a properly drafted agreement can support a claim in equity and create contractual rights. Further without a clear fiduciary relationship a successful claimant is likely to obtain damages rather than a profit based remedy.