It’s Open Season on Law Firms for Ransomware & Cyberattacks

An increasing rash of ransomware attacks on law firms prompted the UK’s National Cyber ​​Security Center to release a threat report last week advising the legal sector that their clients’ deepest, darkest, most sensitive secrets are in the crosshairs of some of the most prolific ransomware actors on the scene — and its time to get serious about securing legal sector networks.

The timing is apropos; just days ago snack food conglomerate Mondelez, behind brands like Ritz and Oreo, said the personal data of 51,000 of its current and former employees was compromised following a cyberattack on its law firm

ROSEN, A LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Stem, Inc. f/k/a Star Peak Energy Transition Corp. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities

Published: Jun. 24, 2023 at 3:09 PM PDT|Updated: 15 hours ago

NEW YORK, June 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ —

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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers and acquirers of the securities of Stem, Inc. f/k/a Star Peak Energy Transition Corp. (NYSE: STEM, STEM.WT, STPK.U): (i) pursuant and/or traceable to the offering documents issued in connection with the merger (“Merger”) consummated on April 28, 2021 by and among the Company, STPK Merger Sup Corp. (“Merger Sub”), and Stem, Inc., (“Legacy Stem”); and/or (ii) between March 4,

Law Firm Fined $5K for Using ChatGPT to Write Briefs With Fake Cases

  • A law firm was fined $5,000 after one of its lawyers used ChatGPT to write a court brief.
  • The document had included references to some cases and opinions that didn’t exist.
  • The lawyer said he had “no idea” ChatGPT could fabricate information.

A law firm was fined $5,000 after a court found that one of its lawyers had used ChatGPT to write a court brief which included false citations.

The initial lawsuit was filed last year

Second Circuit Vacates Jury Award on Grounds that Damages Theory Lacked Evidence | Seyfarth Shaw

On May 25, 2023, the Second Circuit issued an opinion in Syntel Sterling Best Shores Mauritius Ltd. v. TriZetto Group, Inc., No. 21-1370 (2d Cir. 2023) that provides guidance regarding recoverable damages in trade secret misappropriation disputes under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (“DTSA”).

The Second Circuit held that under the DTSA unjust enrichment damages cannot be awarded for avoided development costs absent evidence that the trade secret’s value was diminished by the misappropriation. The Second Circuit also provided clear instructions on what remedies are available under the DTSA, limiting the amount that a plaintiff can recover. An injured

New York Update: Bill Banning Non-Competes Passes State Assembly and Awaits Signature by Governor Hochul | Seyfarth Shaw

Following the recent passage through the New York State Senate, on June 20, 2023, the New York State Assembly voted to approve a bill, which, if enacted, would ban all post-employment non-compete agreements. We previously reported on the key features of Senate Bill S3100A here. Assembly Bill A1278 is now headed to Governor Hochul’s desk for review, and she has 30 days from receipt to consider the Bill. Given her 2022 State of the State agenda in which Governor Hochul explicitly wrote in favor of legislation to eliminate certain non-compete agreements, expectations are that she will sign the Bill into

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: The Gross Law Firm Notifies Shareholders of DouYu International Holdings Limited of a Class Action Lawsuit and a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of

NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of DouYu International Holdings Limited.

Shareholders who purchased shares of DOYU during the class listed period are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.

CONTACT US HERE:

DouYu Loss Submission Form

PERIOD CLASS: April 30, 2021 to May 9, 2023

ALLEGATIONS: The complaints alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Chinese government, due to

New Non-Compete Health Care Restrictions in Connecticut | Seyfarth Shaw

As various states and federal agencies seek to prohibit or limit the use of non-competes, Connecticut joined the trend. Connecticut’s new legislation, SB 9, expands restrictions on the enforceability of physician non-competes and extends these restrictions to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs).

Connecticut: SB 9

On June 5, 2023, the Connecticut Senate passed SB 9, sending it to Governor Ned Lamont to sign into law. The governor’s signature is a formality as the bill passed both houses of the Connecticut Legislature unanimously. By limiting the circumstances in which non-competes are enforceable under Connecticut law, SB 9

The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in DouYu International Holdings Limited with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

PRESS RELEASE

Published June 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 19, 2023 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against DouYu International Holdings Limited (“DouYu” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ:DOYU) for violations of §§10(b) and 20 (a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Schall Law Firm, Monday, June 19, 2023, Press release picture

Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between April 30, 2021 and May 9, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before August 8, 2023.

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