The legal dispute between rival human resources firms Rippling and Deel has intensified with new filings accusing Deel of engaging in a broader racketeering enterprise involving corporate espionage. Rippling initially filed lawsuits in the US and Ireland earlier this year, alleging that Deel conducted a calculated and unlawful espionage scheme through an Irish employee. The allegations have expanded, suggesting multiple spies operating across seven jurisdictions worldwide. The conflict, which has drawn attention due to the billions in venture capital at stake, is considered one of the most contentious court battles in Los Angeles's tech scene in recent years.