With the recent announcement of the 2024 Oscars nominees, showings and re-showings of the movies that received a nod from the Academy will be prevalent in the coming months. But it is important to remember that public movie showings are strictly controlled by the U.S. Copyright Act, which grants the exclusive right to authorize public showings of copyrighted works to their owners. Read this overview of how copyright applies to "public" movie showings.
Firearm ownership is at the center of many legal discussions and debates in the US, including how individuals can legally procure guns. Gun trusts are one way of legally and more easily transferring firearm ownership between individuals. Here's an overview of what gun trusts are, their benefits, and some of the key insights to know about drafting a binding gun trust.
Kotz Sangster has been recognized in Michigan’s regional-specific areas by Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers. Additionally, the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 30th Edition of Best Lawyers in America® and the 4th Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
For 2024, the firm is ranked in three (3) Metropolitan Tier Levels and eight (8) areas of law.
REGIONAL TIER 1
Detroit
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Construction Law
Litigation – Construction
Troy
Health Care Law
REGIONAL TIER 2
Detroit
Corporate Law
Kalamazoo
Family Law
REGIONAL TIER 3
Troy
Commercial Litigation
Litigation – Securities
Furthermore, Best Lawyers in America® announced that thirteen (13) attorneys from Kotz Sangster have been recognized in the 30th Edition and are included in the publication’s 2024 publication. And four (4) attorneys have been honored in the 4th Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, which recognizes lawyers who are associates or earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice.
Best Lawyers in America® is the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. Recognition in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a prestigious honor.
The attorneys being honored in the 2024 publications are:
BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA®
R. Edward Boucher - Construction Law; Litigation – Construction
George F. Curran III - Insurance Law
Jovan Dragovic - Health Care Law
Mowitt S. Drew III - Family Law
Timothy P. Dugan - Construction Law
Dennis K. Egan - Commercial Litigation; Litigation – Securities
Walter B. Fisher, Jr. - Commercial Litigation
Robert C. Kotz - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Jeffrey M. Sangster - Construction Law; Litigation – Construction
Keith J. Soltis - Health Care Law
Jeffrey S. Sternberg - Trusts and Estates
Bethany S. Sweeny - Employment Law – Management; Litigation – Labor and Employment
Gregory L. Wysocki - Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses; Corporate Law
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH – 4th Edition
Evan M. Lumley - Construction Law; Commercial Litigation
Bruce A. Margulis - Banking and Finance Law; Corporate Law
