Canada: Howard Levitt Quoted In The Toronto Star “Workers Return To Eaton Centre’s Richtree Restaurant After Settlement”

On September 4th 2014, Howard Levitt was quoted in The Toronto Star in regards to the labour dispute between Richtree Markets and Unite Here Local 75.

This dispute arising from the argument that the union’s collect bargaining rights do not apply to the new site in the Toronto Eaton Centre.

By | April 23rd, 2015 ||

UK: Pension Tax Breaks May Change Post Election

In the lead up to the UK general election, Director of UK Private Client Services Vince Cheshire looks at what the major parties have planned for pension contributions.

For individuals expecting high earnings in 2015/16, these two weeks until polling day may be crucial for decision making on how much you’re putting in to your pension pot.

Here’s a quick overview of what’s in the main party manifestos:

The Tories have outlined plans to scrap the highest […]

By | April 22nd, 2015 ||

United States: Hiring From A Competitor? Play Defense To Limit Trade Secret Risk

When discussing trade secrets and strategies to protect valuable proprietary information, most companies focus on their outbound risk. In other words, companies pay close attention to protecting their own valuable trade secrets and proprietary information by implementing strong protections and policies such as to limit access to this information and to require employees to sign confidentiality agreements. Companies take these steps to address the risks presented when departing employees may be tempted to take […]

By | April 22nd, 2015 ||