Facts:
Silvercore Advanced Training Systems Inc. sued Jason Beer, a former employee, for breach of employment contract, fiduciary duty, and confidentiality obligations. The dispute arose after Beer allegedly took proprietary information and made defamatory statements about Silvercore.

Legal Issues:

• Employment Law: The main issue involved whether Beer breached his contractual and fiduciary duties by taking confidential client lists and using proprietary information.

• Defamation Law: Silvercore alleged that Beer made defamatory statements damaging the company’s reputation. Beer raised defenses, including qualified privilege and fair comment.

• Tort Law (Conversion): The court examined whether Beer wrongfully took and converted Silvercore’s property, including client data and training materials.

Court Findings:
The court held that Beer breached his fiduciary duty and contractual obligations by using confidential client lists and proprietary information. It also found that some of Beer’s statements were defamatory and did not qualify for defense under fair comment. The claim of conversion was upheld as Beer wrongfully took and used company data.

Costs and Award:
The court awarded Silvercore Advanced Training Systems Inc. a total of $60,000, comprising $25,000 for defamation and $35,000 for conversion and breach of contract. Costs were not determined at the time of judgment and were left open for submissions from the parties???.