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.…
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Norwich Township paid Christian-focused law firm to draft flag bylaw
The southwestern Ontario township in the midst of a culture war over gay Pride symbols hired a boutique law firm that specializes in representing churches and religious institutions to help it draft its flag by law, CBC News has learned. Norwich Township used the Ottawa-based Acacia Group to help it come up with its flag and banner policy, township clerk and chief administrative officer Kyle Kruger confirmed. The controversial bylaw forbids non-civic flags from being flown on municipal property and led one councillor to resign in protest. The Acacia Group is a law firm with Christian roots. A statement on the website said the company “seeks to preserve our clients’ ministries, their good works and their legacy for many generations.”…
2023-04-19 | NYSE:UP | Press Release
NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announced it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE:UP) between November 9, 2022 and March 31, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). A class action has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move to Court no later than June 19, 2023. SO WHAT: If you purchased Wheels Up 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.…
Epstein Becker Green Launches 50-State Noncompete Survey for Employers
Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce the launch of our 50-State Noncompete Survey, designed to give employers a desktop guide to the great variety and specificity of noncompete laws across the United States. EBG’s 50-State Noncompete Survey is here to help provide key insights on all of the following areas of noncompete law in your state: Are non-competitive employees permissible? Is there a general non-compete statute or other industry-specific statute and rules? Are certain employees exempt from noncompetitive? Is continued employment sufficient consideration? Are there notice-related or other unique requirements? Are customers and employees non-solvent permissible? Can noncompetes be enforced against terminated employees?…
The Gross Law Firm Reminds Shareholders
NEW YORK, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Amgen Inc. Shareholders who purchased shares of AMGN 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: Amgen Inc. Loss Submission Form PERIOD CLASS: This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Amgen common stock between July 29, 2020 and April 27, 2022, inclusive. ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (a) the US government claimed Amgen owed more than $3 billion in back taxes for tax years 2010, 2011, and 2012; (b) the US government claimed Amgen owed more than $5 billion in back taxes for tax years 2013, 2014, and 2015; (c) the US government would likely claim Amgen owed materially more to the US government than investors had been led to believe for subsequent tax years for which the Company had used the same profit allocation treatment between its US and Puerto Rico operations; (d) Amgen had not taken sufficient accruals to account for its outstanding tax liabilities; (e) Amgen had failed to comply with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 450 and other rules and regulations regarding the preparation of its periodic filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission; and (f) Amgen’s refusal to pay taxes claimed by the US government exposed the Company to a substantial risk of severe financial penalties imposed by the Internal Revenue Service.…