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.
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.
On January 26, 2023, the Michigan Court of Appeals reversed the July 19, 2022 Court of Claims decision which would have reinstated the Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”) and the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (“IWOWA”), effective February 20, 2023. The Court of Appeals, in a unanimous ruling, held that the Michigan Legislature’s 2018 “adopt and amend” strategy was constitutional.
As a result, Michigan employers will not be required to expand their paid leave policies or increase the minimum wage next month.
It is anticipated that the decision of the Court of Appeals will be appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court.
Kotz Sangster continues to monitor this situation and will provide updates as additional information becomes available.