Did the NLRB Preempt Non-Compete Litigation? | Seyfarth Shaw

Over the last week, two apparently unconnected events happened that impacted restrictive covenants and labor laws. First, the National Labor Relations Board’s General Counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, issued a memorandum opinion that certain non-compete agreements may violate the National Labor Relations Act by suppressing workers’ ability to engage in protected concerted activity. Second, the Supreme Court […]

Working with Experts and Recent Developments in Trade Secrets Damages: Jesse Coleman Shares Key Takeaways from AIPLA Webinar | Seyfarth Shaw

Recently, Seyfarth Partner Jesse Coleman had the opportunity to present an American Intellectual Property Law Association (“AIPLA”) webinar entitled “Working with Experts and Recent Developments in Trade Secrets Damages.” Together with Brent Bersin of FTI Consulting and Attorneys Lawrence Pockers and Jennifer Kenedy, the webinar shed light on the intricacies of trade secrets damages and […]

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 […]

California Weighs Formal Penalties for Attempts to Enforce Restrictive Covenants | Seyfarth Shaw

The California legislature is considering new legislation that proposes, among other things, penalties for an employer’s use of restrictive covenants as well as for attorneys who assist with their enforcement. Assembly Bill 747 was introduced in February 2023 and, if passed, would make the following changes: The existing exceptions for restrictive covenants that are part […]