24 Seven Inc. Wins Temporary Restraining Order Against Former Employee in Violation of Employment Agreement

24 Seven Inc, the world's largest talent recruitment agency for the fashion, retail, marketing, creative services and entertainment industries, today announced the company's victory in obtaining a temporary restraining order against Alicia Fazio, a former employee of the staffing agency. A Federal Court determined that Fazio is temporarily restrained and enjoined from directly or indirectly operating with her new employer, the Career Group, Inc., and its affiliate Fourth Floor Fashion Talent, Inc. She is temporarily restrained from using any of the confidential, proprietary and/or trade secrets she obtained while an employee at 24 Seven. In addition, as part of the ruling, Fazio is prohibited from contacting or soliciting any of 24 Seven clients, candidates and employees.

New York (PRWEB) June 18, 2009

24 Seven Inc, the world's largest talent recruitment agency for the fashion, retail, marketing, creative services and entertainment industries, today announced the company's victory in obtaining a temporary restraining order against Alicia Fazio, a former employee of the staffing agency. A Federal Court determined that Fazio is temporarily restrained and enjoined from directly or indirectly operating with her new employer, the Career Group, Inc., and its affiliate Fourth Floor Fashion Talent, Inc. She is temporarily restrained from using any of the confidential, proprietary and/or trade secrets she obtained while an employee at 24 Seven. In addition, as part of the ruling, Fazio is prohibited from contacting or soliciting any of 24 Seven clients, candidates and employees.

"The Judge's ruling today highlights the fact that the Federal Court will enforce reasonable, restrictive covenants to prevent the improper disclosure of trade secrets and prevent the harm associated with unfair competition," says Richard Reice, Partner at the Seyfarth Shaw law firm in Manhattan, 24 Seven's counsel.

Fazio joined 24 Seven as a Director of Business Development in June 2005, when she entered into an employment agreement which contained restrictive covenants. According to court documents, Fazio violated this agreement when she immediately joined Fourth Floor Fashion Talent, Inc. after her departure from 24 Seven on May 28, 2009.

"24 Seven has worked hard to develop relationships with clients and maintain a unique and highly skilled group of candidates," says Celeste Gudas, President of 24 Seven. "We are grateful that the court recognized the value of our employment agreements designed to protect our business strategy and current employees."

A trial date has been set for June 29th by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (Civil Docket No. 5512).

About 24 Seven
As a ten year market leader, 24 Seven has an established reputation for placing exceptional creative talent, from entry level all the way to executive level. 24 Seven continues to attract and retain the best talent by offering competitive salaries, and the opportunity to work in great positions at the best companies. The company also specializes in providing better and more personalized services to the talented people in their network. 24 Seven pioneered industry specific software training and made it available to its talent network. In addition, 24 Seven Talent.com, the gateway for talent, offers a variety of career enhancement services including specialized training, educational seminars, current industry news, events, and discounts for career and personal services. It is the company's belief that treating people better attracts better people. Additionally, 24 Seven has been certified as a Women's Business Enterprise by the WBENC (Women's Business Enterprise National Council) and was honored to receive the prestigious Ernst & Young 2007 Entrepreneur of the Year award.

For more information about the firm's headquarters in New York and national office locations or to interview President Celeste Gudas, please contact Kristy Watson via email or call 24 Seven at 212.966.4426 or kwatson (at) 24seveninc.com.

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