In May 2024, two TD Bank entities (“TD Bank”) sued two former employees and their new employer Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and one of its subsidiaries (together, “Raymond James”) in Connecticut federal court,...more
12/4/2024
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Former HR Executive Sues Financial Services Company for Equal Pay Violations in New Jersey Federal Court -
A former head of human resources sued a financial services company for allegedly underpaying her relative to her...more
3/1/2024
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Ex-employee’s golf outing with customer does not violate non-solicit -
An auto parts manufacturer in Michigan sought a preliminary injunction against a former sales employee for violating his restrictive covenants,...more
12/4/2023
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On June 7, 2023, the New York State Senate passed Bill No. SO3100, which, if signed into law, would ban non-compete agreements (“non-competes”) throughout the state, without exception.
The bill defines non-competes...more