Tropical Beach Holiday Was Workplace, Ex-Proskauer COO Says

A former Proskauer Rose LLP executive accused of stealing business secrets from the prominent New York-based law firm said he was just bringing the materials to work on transition issues, while vacationing on a remote tropical island in the Indian Ocean.

Jonathan O’Brien said he gave notice that he planned to resign as Proskauer’s chief operating officer on December 20, a day before getting on a plane for a long-planned vacation with his wife in Mauritius. The island nation east of Madagascar offers “stunning beaches,” “friendly locals” and delicious cuisine including “rich curries and sweet pastries,” according to the website ...