Earlier this year, a rare case of copyright infringement was brought against the National Football League (NFL) and the Detroit Lions over a statue of Hall of Fame player Barry Sanders. The case, filed in January in New York federal court by photographer Allen Kee,...
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Legal Separation: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
Before terminating a marriage, many married couples elect to physically separate. In this context, physical separation often includes moving out of a shared residence, winding up joint bank and debt accounts, and deciding how certain financial responsibilities will be...
The SEC Cracks Down on “AI Washing”
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent clear signals that it will pursue companies for “AI washing” — touting the use of artificial intelligence in ways that are false or misleading. The SEC has imposed fines on two investment advisors for AI washing,...
Income Disclosure in Divorce: Support Calculations & Discovery
In divorce proceedings, both parties are obligated to transparently disclose their assets, debts, and income. Although the law mandates truthful reporting of earnings to the court, some individuals choose to deceive by underreporting their income sources, aiming to...
FTC’s Final Rule on Non-Compete Clauses: Implications & Considerations
FTC Rule Bans Non-Compete Clauses for Non-Senior Employees Non-compete clauses have long been a contentious issue in employment agreements, with concerns raised about their potential to stifle competition and limit employee mobility. On April 23, 2024, the Federal...
Unlocking Tax Savings: Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning
As Trump era estate tax cuts are likely coming to an end in 2025, wealthy business owners are increasingly utilizing Family Limited Partnerships (FLPs) to significantly save the family taxes when they are gone. Understanding Family Limited Partnerships An FLP is a...
Reshaping the Skyline: The Modernization of the City of Columbus Zoning Code
This month, the City of Columbus introduced a revolutionary proposal to modernize its 70-year-old zoning code. The initiative aims to address the city and the region's rapid growth by strengthening housing, mobility, and affordability to foster and sustain the rise of...
Department of Labor Issues Final Rule Elevating Minimum Salary for Overtime Exempt Workers
The DOL has issued its final rule on overtime exempt workers, surpassing all expectations and setting a minimum salary threshold sixty-five percent (65%) higher than current thresholds in a two-step process. Last year, we delved into the DOL’s efforts in its proposed...
Will the US Congress Actually Pass a Law That Will Make Life Easier for Businesses?
PLEASE SIT DOWN BEFORE READING THIS Is it actually possible that the United States Congress is on its way to enacting legislation that will potentially make regulatory compliance easier for businesses? Over the last half-a-dozen years, while the EU has enacted unified...
Protecting Your Company’s Confidential Information: Takeaways from Meta’s Lawsuit Against Its Former Employee
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and other products, recently filed a lawsuit in a California state court against a former vice president for allegedly taking confidential information from Meta to his new employer, an artificial...