Standard IV — Duties to Employers

After leaving a firm, why can soliciting former clients still violate Standard IV(A) even if no records were taken?

Client relationships developed at the employer are proprietary assets.

A member memorizes client contact information, resigns, then emails former clients to join a new firm. What Standard is most directly violated?

Standard IV(A) — Loyalty to Employer.

If a third party wants to pay you for services that may conflict with your job, what must you obtain before accepting?

Written consent from all parties involved.

Why is a verbal warning alone usually insufficient under Standard IV(C)?

Supervisors must take prompt, substantive action and report appropriately.