The First Department publicly censured a high-volume trademark lawyer who failed to verify client signatures and allowed unauthorized third parties to file using his email identity.
The First Department reinstated unfair-competition and idea-misappropriation claims alleging that a cofounder diverted a premium coworking concept, branding, designs, and hotel opportunities.
The First Department affirms trade secret liability against a competing IT recruiter whose principal received a current, updated candidate resume from a CTC employee—holding that the currency of the profile, not just the candidate’s identity, was the protectable trade secret.