Law Firm

The Rise and Fall of an Enterprise Cluster in Africa: The Jewellery Industry in South Africa and the Emergence of Lab-Grown Engagement Rings

15/01/2026despairLeave a Comment

South Africa has a rich history in the mining industry, with diamonds and gold being significant contributors to its economic growth. The country’s vast mineral wealth led to the development of a thriving jewellery industry, particularly in cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town. However, the landscape of the jewellery industry in South Africa has witnessed […]

An Update on the New York Noncompete Ban: It is Unlikely the Governor Will Sign It Anytime Soon

13/01/2026despairLeave a Comment

We wrote previously about how nobody seemed to be talking seriously about the noncompete bill that was passed by both the New York General Assembly and Senate last month. If signed by Governor Hochul, the bill would ban non-competes without a carveout even in the sale of a business context, which both California and the […]

Lawyers make their case to Kanesatake

11/01/2026despairLeave a Comment

Representatives of two law firms pitched their services at a community meeting last week that was billed as a chance to find a replacement for longtime Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) legal counsel Dionne Schulze. The only problem? Council chiefs have not agreed on whether Dionne Schulze’s services have been terminated. What’s more, at least […]

2023-06-26 | NYSE:TPVG | Press Release

02/01/2026despairLeave a Comment

NEW YORK, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC Corp. (NYSE: TPVG) between March 4, 2020 and May 1, 2023both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important August 15, 2023 lead plaintiff deadline. SO WHAT: If you […]

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of The Walt Disney Company – DIS

23/12/2025despairLeave a Comment

NEW YORK, June 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The Walt Disney Company (“Disney” or the “Company”) DIS. Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at [email protected] or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980. The investigation concerns whether Disney and certain of its officers and/or directors have […]

Reminder: Minnesota Non-Compete Ban Takes Effect on Saturday, July 1

19/12/2025despairLeave a Comment

As we previously reported, Minnesota will soon become only the fourth state (along with California, Oklahoma and North Dakota) to ban non-competitors. The state’s new law renders void and unenforceable all covenants not to compete entered by employees or independent contractors on or after July 1, 2023. The only exceptions are noncompetitive agreements relating to […]

Surrey taxpayers paid $316K to former mayor’s lawyers: documents

10/12/2025despairLeave a Comment

The law firm that represented former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum in his public mischief trial last year was paid more than $300,000 by the city, according to municipal financial records. The city’s statement of financial information for 2022, which was posted online last week, includes a payment of 316,663.50 to Peck and Company Barristers. Richard […]

Maine and Iowa Enact Job-Specific Limitations on Noncompetites

28/11/2025despairLeave a Comment

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 […]