Civil Law

Nestle recalling Gerber baby cereal in Canada after testing finds Cronobacter

Nestle Canada Inc. is recalling certain Gerber brand baby cereal because of Cronobacter contamination.

Testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency showed the contamination in Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal, according to a recall notice posted by the agency today.

The implicated baby cereal was distributed online and in the following provinces: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan. It may have also been distributed in other provinces and territories, according to the Canadian Food Inspection … Read the rest

Civil Law

Aug. 7 WEBINAR: Navigating the Noncompete Clause Ban: Planning for Potential Implementation of the FTC Final Rule

You are invited to attend the webinar, “Navigating the Noncompete Clause Ban: Planning for Potential Implementation of the FTC Final Rule,” hosted by Greenberg Traurig’s Labor & Employment group. Join us as we delve into the recently announced Final Rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban noncompete clauses and its implications for employers. During this engaging session, we will cover a range of essential topics, including:

  • The pending litigation regarding the FTC rule and the import of the interim
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Civil Law

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Civil Law

Louisiana Limits Non-Compete Agreements for Physicians

Following the national trend toward prohibiting or limiting non-compete agreements, Louisiana Senate Bill 165 limits the length and geographical scope of non-compete agreements for both specialty and primary care physicians. The law goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Under Senate Bill 165, non-compete agreements for physicians must expire three years or five years from the effective date of the initial contract or agreement. Read more.

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Civil Law

Pennsylvania Federal Court Refuses to Enjoin FTC’s Noncompete Rule, Creates Split in Federal Courts

As we previously reported, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule which, on its anticipated effective date of September 4, 2024, will invalidate nearly all preexisting noncompetition agreements and bar employers from entering into such restrictions with workers in the future.

Since then, the Final Rule has been subject to legal challenges nationwide. Shortly before Independence Day, a Texas federal judge preliminarily enjoined the Final Rule on a limited basis, concluding that the plaintiffs in the case … Read the rest

Civil Law

Delaware Chancery Dismisses Claims in Viela Bio Merger Dispute

In a significant decision that clarifies the standards for determining controlling stockholder status, the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed claims against AstraZeneca and Viela Bio’s directors in connection with Viela’s $ 3 billion sale to Horizon Therapeutics. The case, Sciannella v. AstraZeneca UK Limited et al., addressed whether AstraZeneca, which held a 26.7% stake in Viela, exercised control over the company and whether the merger was subject to business judgment review under Corwin v. KKR Financial Holdings LLC. Vice … Read the rest

Civil Law

FTC Reaches Settlement with NGL Labs Over Children’s Privacy & AI

On July 9, 2024, the FTC and California Attorney General settled a case against NGL Labs (“NGL”) and two of its co-founders. NGL Labs’ app, “NGL: ask me anything,” allows users to receive anonymous messages from their friends and social media followers. The complaint alleged violations of the FTC Act, the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and California laws prohibiting deceptive advertising and prohibiting unfair and deceptive business practices.

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