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Lawyer up if you can afford it?

• ghostly_s 8y ago
  This is certainly scummy but how is it illegal?
  • inertiatic 8y ago
    I'm pretty sure it's illegal in the EU unless you provide explicit consent.
  • EpicEng 8y ago
    You don't have to break a law to be ruled against in civil court (in the US), but I agree with you; I don't see a case here (even checked with a lawyer who happens to be visiting.)
    • dragonwriter 8y ago
      > You don't have to break a law to be ruled against in civil court (in the US) Yes, you do; civil courts enforce civil law, which is actually law.
      • jopsen 8y ago
        If you ask and confirm that they won't contact your current employer, then might it not fall under contract law?
      • EpicEng 8y ago
        ... Yes that makes sense. No idea why I was thinking law == criminal law.
  • frenchie14 8y ago
    If that call led to you being fired you would have a good case to sue for damages from lost income.
  • LyndsySimon 8y ago
    Maybe - it’s stretching - tortuous interference?
• heyyyouu 8y ago
  Anyone can certainly sue anyone at anytime (at least in the US), but I don't think there's any basis for a civil claim here. Not sure you'd find a lawyer to take your case.