Restrictive Covenants in the Fifth Circuit

Restrictive covenants not to compete, or non-compete agreements, are one of a variety of tools companies use to protect their trade secrets and competitive advantage. However, whether a court will enforce a restrictive covenant varies widely across jurisdictions, including across states within the Fifth Circuit. For example, the Louisiana statute governing restrictive covenants applies a […]

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 […]

GLOBALLY 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Maine 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 […]