When the executive director of the Bronx Conservatory of Music failed to reach agreement with the school on an extension of his employment contract in 2020, he shortly thereafter founded the Bronx School of Music and sent emails to his personal contacts, former students, community friends, and donors, seeking to recruit them to his new endeavor. The Conservancy promptly filed suit claiming violation of the federal Trade Secrets Act, misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition. The federal District Court in New York City has dismissed the claims on summary judgment. Philip Kwoka is a classically trained pianist who became executive director of the Conservatory in 2015. During...