The NLRB Joins the Fray: Another Attack on Non-Competes | Seyfarth Shaw

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The FTC is not alone in taking aim at non-competitions. Yesterday, the NLRB’s General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo issued a memo to all regional directors, officers-in-charge, and resident officers at the NLRB stating that non-competes in employment agreements and severance agreements violate the National Labor Relations Act except in rare circumstances. Specifically, Ms. Abruzzo claims that such covenants interfere with workers’ rights under Section 7 of the Act, which protects employees’ right to self-organize, join labor organizations, bargain collectively, and “engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.” Thus, Ms. Abruzzo concluded,

Senators Release Report from Government Watchdog on the Prevalence and Economic Effects of Noncompete Agreements Amid Intensifying Federal and State Efforts to

On May 17, 2023, US Senator Rob Wyden (D-OR) announced the release of a long-awaited report on the US Government Accountability Office’s multi-year investigation into the use of noncompete agreements across the US labor market. In announcing the release, Senator Wyden said that the GAO report “highlights the problems of noncompete agreements – particularly their impact on limiting workers’ fundamental freedom to change jobs,” and pledged to “fight tooth and nail for fair labor laws that protect workers and promote the creation of new businesses in Oregon and nationwide.”

In March 2019, Wyden and a bipartisan group of US senators …

INVESTIGATION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Announces it is Investigating Claims Against Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact

The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announced that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (“Advance Auto Parts” or “the Company”) AAP for violations of the securities laws.

The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.

If you are a shareholder who has suffered a loss, click here to participate.

We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 424-303-1964, to discuss your

UK Government Moves to Limit Non-Competes | Seyfarth Shaw

The UK government has announced that it will bring in legislation to restrict the post-employment non-compete restraints to three months. This is a significant proposal as currently non-compete restrictions in the UK are generally capable of being enforced for a period up to 12 months (if they are “no more restrictive than is reasonably necessary to protect the employer’s legitimate business interests”). Whilst this means a 12 month period will usually only be appropriate for very senior employees, in practice non-competes are commonly expressed to apply for six or nine months post-termination.

The announcement comes following a government consultation, in

Jesse Coleman to Present AIPLA Webinar | Seyfarth Shaw

Jesse Coleman, a Partner in Seyfarth’s Commercial Litigation practice group, will present at the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s “Working with Experts and Recent Developments In Trade Secrets Damages” webinar on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 12:30 pm ET.

Jesse will be presenting alongside other leading practitioners in the area, including Brent Bersin (FTI), Lawrence Pockers (Duane Morris) and Jennifer Kenedy (Locke Lord). The roundtable of presenters will discuss recent developments in trade secrets, and offer insight on how to effectively work with damage experts in trade secrets litigation. The webinar will address the following topics:

  • When to hire

SHAREHOLDER ACTION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Wheels Up Experience Inc. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 11, 2023 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Wheels Up Experience Inc. (“Wheels Up” or “the Company”) (NYSE:UP) 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.

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Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between November 9, 2022 and March 31, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before June 19, 2023.

If you are a shareholder who has suffered a

ROSEN, A HIGHLY RECOGNIZED LAW FIRM, Encourages Rite Aid Corporation Investors with Losses to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class

NEW YORK, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ —

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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) between April 26, 2018 and March 13, 2023both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important May 19, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Rite Aid securities during the Class Period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join

ROSEN, A LONGSTANDING LAW FIRM, Encourages Hesai Group Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in First Filed Securities Class Action Commenced by

NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ —

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WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Hesai Group (NASDAQ: HSAI) pursuant and/or traceable to the Company’s initial public offering conducted in February 2023 (the “IPO”), of the important June 6, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Hesai securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Hesai class action, go