Category: Law Firm

As we predicted, earlier today, 100 industry organizations submitted a request to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to extend the comment period for its proposed rule banning non-competes nationwide by an additional 60 days. According to the letter, “[t]he regulated community should be given sufficient time to assess the potential consequences of the rulemaking and develop insightful comments for the Commission to consider.” The letter further states:This rulemaking, as the FTC itself acknowledges, will impact a significant portion of the economy. Given the breadth of the rules, a sufficient comment period is needed to ensure the regulated community can fully assess its effects.…

our colleagues Peter A. Steinmeyer, Erik W. Weibustand Angel A. Perez co-authored an article in Thomson Reuters Practical Law’s The Journalentitled “Restrictive Covenants: Ethical Issues for Attorneys.”Following is an excerpt: Companies across the US commonly use non-compete agreements and other restrictive covenants to protect the company’s legitimate business interests. These agreements are used with employees at all levels but often focus on those with access to the company’s trade secrets and confidential information. In-house attorneys, in particular, may take on non-legal, business roles that expose them to sensitive information that the company seeks to protect from competitors and public disclosure.…

(Reuters) – New York law firm Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler expanded to Washington, DC, on Monday with the hire of two well-known white-collar lawyers. The firm, which is focused on commercial litigation and white-collar enforcement, brought on Barry Pollack and Addy Schmitt to run its new operation in Washington. Schmitt, who will be managing partner of the office, arrives from law firm Miller & Chevalier, while Pollack joins from Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel. “The DC market, like a lot of markets, has been seeing the boutique firms being eaten up by the large firms,” ​​said Jonathan Harris, the managing partner of Harris St.…

New law firm leaders often tell me they operate in a bewildering environment where little is certain, the tempo is fast, and the dynamics are far more complex. They worry it’s impossible to stay on top of all the things they need to know to do their job. Some quietly admit that they “feel overwhelmed.” I’ve learned that new law firm leaders need to navigate their way through the transition and avoid some common missteps in their earliest days in the role. Here are some that pop up again and again. Thinking this appointment is about you when it’s all about them As you begin your new role, it’s seductive to take to heart all of those best wishes, congratulations, and accolades that you were grateful to have received.…

Dr. Yayan Riyanto, SH, MH & Partner holding a press conference at his office Jl Kawi No 29 Malang City, East JavaMALANGKOTA (Surabaya Post.id) – Law Firm Dr Yayan Riyanto and Partners sued the reporter, namely Sutris Cs, to the Kepanjen District Court (PN) Malang Regency. The lawsuit was filed by Ngatipah CS through his attorney, namely Dr. Yayan Riyanto, SH, MH, over the accusations of the defendant who said that the sale and purchase of land covering an area of ​​4,800m2 was said to be fake. As revealed by Yayan Riyanto, this case began when the defendant Sutris Cs reported Ngatipah and her child to the Malang Police.…

Property owners are generally responsible for keeping their property safe for visitors and guests. You may be entitled to compensation from the property owner if you are hurt on another person’s property. Although this sounds simple, it is not easy to prove your claim. It is important to know which facts are crucial. Sometimes, these facts may seem trivial. It is also important to understand the law and how it applies to your case.It Is Necessary to Prove That the Property Owner Was Negligent in Some WayMost personal injury cases require you to prove the negligence of another party.…