Termination of an IT Maintenance Contract for Alleged Security Breaches: What Must the Client Prove?

A client attempted to terminate (with immediate effect) a three-year IT maintenance contract it entered into with an IT provider, by claiming major security violations and other alleged breaches of contract. The termination was deemed to be invalid and the IT Provider was awarded full damages, which corresponded to

Can a long-term subcontract for mail management services be terminated if the main contract is terminated?

The subcontract for mail management services at issue is an innominate contract that consequently cannot be terminated before the end of its term without just cause.

Unilateral termination of a long-term IT contract: when is good cause not good enough?

The existence of good cause denied in unilateral termination of a long-term IT contract, despite claims of outdated equipment, repeated technical issues and poor maintenance services.

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