Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

Recieving property after termination from job

I was fired from my job, but when I left they gave me a laptop that had company data still on it, and my personal PC that I had been using which also had company data on it. I also was given several other pieces of company property without signing anything to transfer ownership or anything. Can I get in trouble for recieving this property? Can they get in trouble for giving me this property when it still had company data on it?


Asked on 12/11/07, 2:10 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Recieving property after termination from job

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

If they gave you the laptop with the company information knowingly, then you cannot be guilty of any crime. You may wish to notify them and make them aware of their error so that they can make arrangements to have the information removed from your laptop and personal computer.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 12/13/07, 12:46 am


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