The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) effort to impose a national ban on post-employment non-competition covenants with workers and invalidate existing non-competes has been defeated in federal court. … [Read more...]
FOURTEEN BW LAWYERS ARE LISTED IN THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA© 2025
Brody Wilkinson PC is proud to announce that fourteen of the firm’s lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2025 edition. In addition, Peter T. Mott was … [Read more...]
BW WELCOMES JOHN R. BAMBRICK TO THE FIRM
Brody Wilkinson PC is pleased to announce that John R. Bambrick has joined the firm as an associate in the Business Group. John represents a diverse base of clients throughout the full business … [Read more...]
FTC ISSUES FINAL RULE BANNING NON-COMPETITION COVENANTS
The use of non-competition covenants in employment agreements has been on the ropes for several years, increasingly so after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a rule banning such covenants … [Read more...]
UPDATE & REMINDER ABOUT THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT
On January 1, 2024, the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) took effect, mandating that “reporting companies” register with, and provide certain information to, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s … [Read more...]
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS: WHEN TO HAVE THEM, WHEN TO AVOID THEM
Beneficiary designations in theory sound like a wonderful idea. Clients are able to name individuals to receive the assets in the account upon their death without probate. However, having a … [Read more...]
EXPLORING THE PROS & CONS OF PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS
More and more, clients are integrating charitable giving into their estate plans. Private foundations and donor advised funds are effective vehicles for facilitating charitable wishes. However, each … [Read more...]
HALF A CENTURY OF JUSTICE: REFLECTIONS ON A 50-YEAR LEGAL CARE
Last year, our own William J. Britt was honored by the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association (GBBA) at its annual meeting in recognition of his 50-year legal practice and GBBA membership. Several BW … [Read more...]
THE CTA FINAL COUNTDOWN BEGINS: GET READY!
On January 1, 2024, the federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will take effect. The CTA combats money laundering and other illicit conduct by attempting to thwart the improper use of shell … [Read more...]
HOW DOES THE CTA AFFECT ESTATE PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION?
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) defines a “beneficial owner” of a “reporting company” as any individual who, directly or indirectly, either exercises substantial control over a reporting company … [Read more...]