The dispute between HR and payroll services rivals Deel and Rippling has taken a turn for the worse. Deel has filed a countersuit against Rippling in response to allegations of corporate espionage. The RICO racketeering act, typically used to prosecute organized crime, is among the accusations leveled against Deel by Rippling. The situation escalates the tension between the two companies and raises questions about their business practices and potential wrongdoing. It remains to be seen whether either party can prove their claims, or if this case involves similar allegations of misconduct on both sides. The ongoing public dispute has significant implications for the reputations and operations of both Deel and Rippling, and it will be crucial to monitor developments in this matter as they unfold.