Legal Question in Technology Law in New York
Non-payment for website services
Our firm has not been fully paid for website development services (front-end design and back-end database).
Without our knowledge or consent, the client was able to ''convince'' the hosting company to give them access and downloaded all contents and SQL programming of the website. They also locked us out from accessing not only their website, but ALL of our client accounts in the same hosting company (since there is only one MASTER account).
1. Granted that this unauthorized access is a security problem with the hosting company, did the client commit a crime?
2. Should we report this to the police and/or FBI?
3. Do we have grounds for litigation?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Non-payment for website services
Yes, you have grounds for litigation. I know of a NY attorney (not me) who would undoubtedly be helpful to you. Please let me know if you would like the referral.
-- Kenneth J. Ashman; www.AshmanLawOffices.com; [email protected]
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