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.
Kotz Sangster helped to make the Christmas season a bit brighter for a number of families in need this year. The initiative was undertaken in support of the adopt-a-family program sponsored by the firm’s friends at The Salvation Army.
Through the generous donations of attorneys and staff, an assortment of toys, books and clothing items, including pajamas and winter coats for the little ones, was purchased and wrapped. Additionally, each family received gift cards so that they could continue shopping for those special items throughout the holidays.
Waiting for The Salvation Army’s holiday helpers to arrive and pick up the gifts are: (seated) Jeff Sangster and Greg Wysocki; (standing, left to right) Courtney Ciullo, Carrie Bechill, Sherri Thieme, Jaime Hopko, Leslie LaVerdiere, Ed Boucher, Jean Irwin, Marlene DeLorme, Dennis Egan, Louise Evans, Jacqueline Kaltz, Chase Cantrell, Bruce Margulis, David de Reyna, Chris Ferlito, George Curran and Lene Viculin.