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.…
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New York State Senate Passes Bill to Ban Noncompete Agreements
New York State may soon join the growing list of restricting jurisdictions or banning noncompete agreements. On June 7, 2023 the New York State Senate passed S 3100A (the “Bill”), which would prohibit employers from seeking, requiring, demanding, or accepting certain noncompete agreements. If adopted and signed into law, the Bill would significantly change the landscape for New York employers, in part because the legislation uses broad–and sometimes vague–definitions. The Bill defines “non-compete agreement,” as “any agreement, or clause contained in any agreement, between an employer and a covered individual that prohibits or restricts such as covered individual from obtaining employment, after the conclusion of employment with the employer included as a party to the agreement.”…
ROSEN, A GLOBAL AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages The Walt
NEW YORK, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of common stock of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) between December 10, 2020 and November 8, 2022, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important July 11, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you purchased Disney common stock 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. WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Disney class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=16164 or call Phillip Kim, Esq.…
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 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 interest in a practice.…
Berger Montague PC Expands Internationally by Opening Office in Toronto, Canada
TORONTO, April 19, 2023 /CNW/ — Berger Montague, a leading plaintiffs’ class action and commercial litigation law firm, is expanding internationally with the opening of an office in Toronto, Ont., Canada. The Firm is headquartered in the United States in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with additional law offices in Minneapolis, Washington, D.C, Chicago, San Diegoand San Francisco. Berger Montague Canada will be a full-service civil litigation, class action, and commercial litigation law firm with a particular focus on securities and antitrust litigation. Berger Montague Canada will represent, among other prominent clients, institutional and retail investors, as well as shareholders in disputes relating to investments in Canadian companies that list their securities on Canadian, European, and US stock exchanges.…