A recently passed Florida law, Florida Statutes 542.336 seeks to prevent medical providers from using restrictive covenants to monopolize medical specialties in rural counties. The law bars the enforcement of “restrictive covenants” against physicians who practice “a medical specialty in a county wherein one entity employs or contracts with, either directly or through related or affiliated entities, all physicians who practice such specialty in that county.” Once a second provider enters the market for a particular specialty in a county, restrictive covenants remain unenforceable in that county for a period of three years.
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October 25, 2019
SAG-AFTRA Imposes New Restrictions on Third-Party Signatories through New Letter of Adherence
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFRA), the union representing on-camera talent in the advertising industry, has reached an agreement with six leading signatory co-producers. The agreement establishes new restrictions on what those signatories can do during the production process, including restrictions concerning the extent to which non-signatory ad agencies may be involved in productions featuring SAG-AFTRA talent.
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October 25, 2019
TOP 5 TAX ATTRACTIONS IN HUNGARY
Hungary is an ideal location for international tax planning. Below we summarize the 5 most important features of the Hungarian tax system that can make the country attractive for international investors and public and private multinational groups.
October 25, 2019
International Lawyers Network Welcomes a New Member Firm in Ecuador
We’re excited to announce our newest member firm in Ecuador, Izurieta Mora Bowen!
Throughout its almost 80 year-history, Izurieta Mora Bowen Law Firm has become one of the most recognized names, both nationally and internationally. Their commitment to professionalism, along with high ethics and morals, have made them a successful firm since they began operations in 1941. Their mission is to offer their clients and their businesses the peace of mind and security that comes with preventative advisory services, as well as comprehensive legal representation for unforeseen events. They provide appropriate and innovative services to complex challenges and have a focus on generating trust with their clients.
October 25, 2019
Once more, RSS demonstrates its community involvement
October 25, 2019 — With almost a century of important presence on the Montreal and Quebec legal scenes, one of the core values of RSS has been service to our community. “Giving back” has been a refrain often heard through our corridors.
Almost every week throughout the years, members of the “RSS Family” have devoted their time, energy and resources to numerous charitable, healthcare, social and cultural organizations active in Montreal and Quebec. Many of our professionals have been amongst the leaders of our community and have occupied important positions in these organizations.
October 25, 2019
Society of Young Solicitors’ Environmental Themed Annual Conference
Michael Murphy, Partner, Holmes O’Malley Sexton, was recently invited by Alex Kennedy, chairperson of the Society of Young Solicitors to chair their Annual Conference at the Strand Hotel, Limerick, 11th to 13th October 2019. He was joined by several different speakers who gave a variety of different perspectives on “Sustainability and the Environment from a Solicitor’s Perspective.” The conference was proudly sponsored by Brightwater.
Michael commented,
“The environmental challenge is far from straightforward, drawing upon issues as diverse as the often populist nature of the movement, the urban and rural dichotomy, the role of the European Union, the impact of globalisation and capitalism and, at its crux, the necessity to strike a balance between economic and environmental sustainability.”
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October 24, 2019
Turkey Sanctions Update
On October 23, 2019, the Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) removed the sanctions imposed in Executive Order (E.O.) 13894 on the Government of Turkey’s Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, as well as the Minister of National Defence, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Minister of the Interior. OFAC stated that the removal of the sanctions was a direct result of Turkey’s adherence to the terms of a ceasefire in Syria as agreed on October 17, 2019. Pursuant to the removal of the sanctions, all property and interests in property, which had been blocked as a result of the designation of the five persons listed above, are unblocked and all otherwise lawful transactions involving U.S. persons and these entities and individuals are no longer prohibited.
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October 24, 2019
David Powsner Joins Davis Malm
David Powsner has joined Davis Malm as a Shareholder.
Dave is an IP attorney, advising high-tech companies on a range of matters. He is actively involved in the startup community, coaching new businesses and running educational programs that bring together angel investors and startups.
Dave’s physics degree from MIT and experience in computer programming, combined with his legal experience, enables him to understand, analyze and provide practical guidance on patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark, licensing and litigation matters.
We are excited to grow our IP team with the addition of Dave and look forward to working with him and his clients.
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October 23, 2019
Ohio: House of Representatives votes to reinstate business income deduction for lawyers and lobbyists
Earlier in the year, lawyers and lobbyists were excluded from the list of small business owners eligible to claim the Ohio business income deduction, which allows business owners to deduct the first $250,000 of “business income” earned in the ordinary course of their business and pay a preferential 3 percent tax rate on business income above that threshold. But on October 10, 2019, the Ohio House of Representatives unanimously voted to restore the business income deduction for lawyers and lobbyists. READ MORE
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October 23, 2019
Ohio: Court of Appeals rules for highway contractor in sales/use tax case
Late last month, the Ninth District Court of Appeals in Summit County decided Karvo Paving Co. v. Testa in favor of a highway construction contractor that disputed an Ohio use tax assessment on traffic maintenance equipment. READ MORE
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