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

15/01/2026despair

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 both successes and challenges, including the emergence of lab-grown engagement rings as a disruptive force.

The rise of the jewellery industry in South Africa can be attributed to various factors. The abundance of natural resources, including diamonds and gold, provided the raw materials necessary for …

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

13/01/2026despair

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 Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule includes.

Luckily, in the weeks since we wrote that post it appears that people are finally taking notice. Several legal and industry organizations in New York have either submitted or are in the process of drafting letters or otherwise reaching …

Lawyers make their case to Kanesatake

11/01/2026despair

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 one of the two lawyers, Nadir André of Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG), said his firm has no intention of replacing Dionne Schulze, instead aiming to take over the land claim file formerly headed up by lawyer Peter Hutchins, who died on January 13, 2023.

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

02/01/2026despair

NEW YORK, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ —

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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 purchased TriplePoint 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.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the TriplePoint class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=15759 or call

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

23/12/2025despair

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 engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.

[Click here for information about joining the class action]

On September 21, 2021, Disney gave a virtual presentation at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference. During the presentation, Chief Executive Officer Robert Chapek acknowledged that Disney+

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

19/12/2025despair

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 the sale or dissolution of a business.

A “covenant not to compete” is defined in the statute to exclude non-disclosure and non-solicitation provisions, and the law states that no other provisions in an agreement containing a non-compete shall be affected. The law also prohibits …

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

10/12/2025despair

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 Peck, the named partner of that firm who also defended Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou, was one of a team of lawyers that secured an acquittal for McCallum, who was accused of lying to authorities when he made a report saying his foot was run over during

Maine and Iowa Enact Job-Specific Limitations on Noncompetites

28/11/2025despair

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 …