Kotz Sangster Wysocki P.C., a leading business law firm based in Detroit, has announced that attorney Douglas Eyre has joined the firm in its Detroit office. Eyre is a seasoned attorney, bringing over 20 years of experience in construction law and commercial litigation to the firm.
Kotz Sangster attorneys have been recognized as 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the FTC published a final rule banning new non-compete clauses in employment contracts with all workers after its effective date. The rule goes into effect 120 days following its publication in the Federal Register. Existing non-compete agreements, except for those covering senior executives, are unenforceable after the effective date.
The annual conference provides industry updates along with quality educational instruction for MBIA members, representing nearly 400 marine businesses in Michigan. Attorney Jeff Sternberg was a featured presenter at the Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) Annual Recreational Boating Education Conference in Lansing, Michigan on December 9 and 10, 2015. The annual conference provides industry updates along with quality educational instruction for MBIA members, representing nearly 400 marine businesses in Michigan. They include boat dealers, marina operators, marine retailers, boat and dock manufacturers, banks, insurance companies, and marine service companies.
Jeff’s presentation covered “Business Succession Planning,” where he explained to MBIA members how transferring a business to the next generation required working through the maze of estate taxes, business law, state regulations, banking issues, and family dynamics.
Also in attendance at the annual conference was attorney Jim Stewart. For more than 25 years, Jim has served as General Counsel to the Michigan Boating Industries Association.
Keynote luncheon speakers included Governor Rick Snyder and Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, both of whom recognized the importance of the boating industry’s impact on Michigan’s economy.