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.
There is no greater honor for a lawyer than to be recognized by his/her legal peers for their expertise and commitment to their clients.
DBusiness Magazine has published its annual listing of Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit. Nearly 20,000 attorneys throughout Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Livingston counties are polled each year in a peer review. Attorneys were asked to nominate other lawyers among 50 areas of legal specialty.
This year, thirteen (13) attorneys from Kotz Sangter’s offices in Detroit and Bloomfield Hills have been honored. The recognitions below include each attorney’s primary practice area for which they have been selected.
2018 DBusiness Top Lawyers
R. Edward Boucher – Construction Law
Courtney B. Ciullo – Litigation / Commercial
George F. Curran III – Environmental Law
David R. de Reyna – Trusts and Estates
Jovan Dragovic – Health Care Law
Dennis K, Egan – Securities Litigation
Robert B. Goldi – Banking and Financial Service Law
Philip A. Grashoff, Jr. – Environmental
Edward S. Gusky – Banking and Financial Service Law
