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No Non-Compete? No Problem. Texas Court Grants TRO Forcing Former Employees to Stop Working for Competing Business.No Non-Compete? No Problem. Texas Court Grants TRO Forcing Former Employees to Stop Working for Competing Business.

Restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements have been a frequent topic of this blog in recent months, and rightly so. Non-competitors are generally thought to be effective tools to help firms protect trade secrets and competitive advantages. However, these agreements are falling out of favor across the country – the DOJ recently files a Statement of Interest in a state court case taking the position that non-competites may violate the Sherman Antitrust Act. Further, states continue to pass laws limiting or banning the use of noncompete agreements, including Illinois, Oregon, Nevada, DCand Colorado.

But one Texas

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GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED ROSEN LAW FIRM EncouragesGLOBALLY RECOGNIZED ROSEN LAW FIRM Encourages

NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Allianz SE (OTC: ALIZY) resulting from allegations that Allianz may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Allianz securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class

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

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

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

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Maine and Iowa Enact Job-Specific Limitations on NoncompetitesMaine and Iowa Enact Job-Specific Limitations on Noncompetites

The two states recently have enacted restrictions on noncompete agreements being used in certain professions.

In Maine, on June 1, 2023, the Governor signed into law LD 688/HP 457, entitled “An Act to Protect Access to Veterinary Care by Prohibiting Noncompete Agreements.” The act amends Maine Revised Statute title 26, § 599-A, which already prohibits an employer from entering into a noncompete with an employee if the employee is earning wages at or below 400% of the federal poverty level. The new amendment expands the noncompete ban to licensed Maine veterinarians, with a carve out for those with an ownership …

The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Canopy Growth Corporation with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the FirmThe Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Canopy Growth Corporation with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

PRESS RELEASE

Published June 15, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 15, 2023 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Canopy Growth Corporation (“Canopy Growth” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ:CGC) 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, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Press release picture

Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between May 31, 2022 and May 10, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before July 24, 2023.

If you are

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The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Cutera, Inc. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the FirmThe Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Cutera, Inc. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

PRESS RELEASE

Published June 7, 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 7, 2023 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Cutera, Inc. (“Cutera” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ:CUTR) 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, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, Press release picture

Investors who purchased the Company’s securities between February 17, 2021 and May 9, 2023, inclusive (the “Class Period”), are encouraged to contact the firm before July 24, 2023.

If you are a shareholder

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