Thomas A Muccifori

May 11, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

On May 11, 2016, President Barack Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) for the purpose of protecting American businesses from economic espionage. The law is notable for, among other things, providing easier access to federal courts as well as the possibility of double damages, attorney fees and the right to ex parte seizure of misappropriated information.

By Thomas A. Muccifori

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November 04, 2002 | New Jersey Law Journal

By By Thomas A. Muccifori

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May 12, 2003 | New Jersey Law Journal

Appellate Division ruling on noncompete pacts introduces more confusion into an area that has had its fill.

By Robert T. Egan and Thomas A. Muccifori

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August 02, 2004 | New Jersey Law Journal

It's time to make business courts statewide in New Jersey.

By Thomas A. Muccifori

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December 01, 2010 | New Jersey Law Journal

The bottom line is that no matter how many promises and denials of use are made by the former employee, such promises and denials cannot overcome findings of deceptive conduct by the employee when leaving for a competitor. This lack of forthrightness is what toasted the muffin man in Bimbo Bakeries, despite his "Thomas' promises" not to divulge his knowledge to a competitor. Under the law of inevitable disclosure, actions speak louder than words.

By Thomas A. Muccifori

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June 07, 2004 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey Supreme Court rejects CEPA claim for terminated employee who refuses to sign restrictive covenant.

By Thomas A. Muccifori

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April 18, 2005 | New Jersey Law Journal

Despite predictions, the New Jersey Supreme Court declines to overrule Karlin, which found enforceable restrictive covenants between physicians.

By Thomas A. Muccifori

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