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Litigation Over Non-Compete Agreements Agreements between employers and their employees prohibiting or restricting competition by a departing employee (Non-Compete Agreements) are nothing new, but their use is growing—and not just for the highest levels of management. This trend makes it all the more important to understand the limits that courts have placed on such agreements, […]

HOT TOPICS IN WILLS AND ESTATE PLANNING I. Use of Memorandums For Leaving Tangible Personal Property With Sentimental Value for Loved Ones If you have collections of jewelry, art, stamps, memorabilia, or other specific belongings with sentimental value, then an “incorporation by reference” of a memorandum specifically disposing these assets should be considered in you […]

WHEN AND HOW OFTEN SHOULD I REVIEW AND UPDATE MY WILL AND/OR TRUST? There is no one simple answer to this question and, in fact, prudent estate planning involves the consideration of a myriad of factors including, but not limited to, a material change in family circumstances and/or developing tax law.  Thus, it is important […]

Employer Forced To Pay Unapproved Overtime An enforcement action by the U.S. Department of Labor resulted in a ruling that nurses were employees, not independent contractors, of a staffing agency that provided them on a temporary basis to hospitals. After this ruling, the agency took action to attempt to deter unapproved overtime by the nurses […]

Business Law Symposium for the Closely Held Business Entity Dear Client an Friend: Pozzuolo Rodden are pleased to invite you to the first of 3 Fall 2023 Business/Estate Law seminars titled “Business Law Symposium for the Closely Held Business Entity”; to be held Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 3 to 5 pm via Zoom. Here’s […]

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence In the past few years, the use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has been on the rise. AI is the intelligence of machines or software as opposed to the intelligence of human beings or animals.  We’ve seen an upswing in the use of ChatGTP as well as a rise in “deep […]

Directed Trust As An Estate Planning Tool In Modern Times When considering your estate planning choices, there are a multitude of different options available to create a plan that works best for your specific situation.  One of the most common tools used in estate planning is the directed trust.  Generally speaking, under a standard trust, […]

The Role of Escrow/Holdbacks in M&A Transactions When purchasing a business, one major concern is whether the buyer is receiving what was promised. As with any transaction while it is important to perform due diligence and thoroughly “kick the tires” on the business, not all sellers are equally honest, forthcoming, competent, cooperative or even aware […]

2022 YEAR IN REVIEW – eNEWSLETTERS The year 2022 has seen many changes and challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and its lasting effects.  Throughout the year, our office has provided timely and relevant information in our email Newsletter each month relating to a wide range of interesting and pertinent topics.  See below […]