On April 23, 2024, the United States Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to issue a Rule banning all new noncompete clauses after the effective date of the Rule.  The Rule – if it goes into effect – would prohibit companies from entering into new noncompete agreements with all employees.  There is a carve out in ... Read more The post FTC Votes to Ban Noncompete Agreements appeared first on Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP ..read more

TV host and personality, Wendy Williams, has been in the news recently for her challenging health issues, marital drama, and legal woes, after a bank froze her bank accounts due to concerns about whether she needed a protective proceeding/guardianship due to her mental and physical ailments. Her team recently revealed Ms. Williams has dementia, and rumors ... Read more The post Wendy Williams: Planning to Avoid a Guardianship appeared first on Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP ..read more

With numerous winter storms ravaging the country, it is vital for each of us to take care, not only of ourselves, but also to take care of our vulnerable friends and neighbors. AARP explains, “Older people are especially vulnerable when temperatures drop because they have less efficient circulation. They may have medical conditions (such as thyroid ... Read more The post Staying Safe in Extreme Cold appeared first on Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP ..read more

Gina Lollobrigida, the successful 1950’s and 1960’s Italian actress, model, photojournalist, artist and politician, passed away in early 2023, at the age of 95. Her former personal assistant was recently found guilty for stealing millions from his former employer, after being charged with “circumvention of an incompetent person.” Although the trial started before Lollobrigida passed, ... Read more The post Gina Lollobrigida: Financial Elder Abuse Is NOT “Loving Care” appeared first on Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP ..read more

This month the Oregon Supreme Court unanimously approved a new pathway to becoming a licensed lawyer in Oregon for law school graduates, which avoids taking the bar exam – a test that raises concerns of discrimination, is expensive, and takes substantial time to prepare for, with the most recent passage rate of only 69%. Under the ... Read more The post SPPE: The Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination Provides a New Pathway to Becoming a Lawyer in Oregon appeared first on Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP ..read more

Contractors and suppliers on construction projects not paid on time may not be able to keep current or meet their financial obligations. Lack of payment and late payments also leads to wasted resources and reduced profits. Industry surveys indicate that contractors and suppliers on construction projects are often paid late and many of them don’t ... Read more The post Construction Liens in Oregon appeared first on Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP ..read more

After five years and a family battle over two handwritten wills left by the singing legend Aretha Franklin, a jury ruled that the later executed will – found in the cushions of Ms. Franklin’s couch – was her validly executed will. While we all Respect (1967) Aretha Franklin, you need to Jump to It (1982), ... Read more The post Do NOT Sit on Your Estate Plan (especially if it’s in the couch) – Learning From Aretha Franklin appeared first on Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP ..read more

Tax season is here, and with it come scams and frauds that target unsuspecting taxpayers. The Attorney General of Oregon, Ellen Rosenblum, has issued a warning and provided some tips to help people stay safe. Be wary of government imposter scams, in which scammers pose as representatives of government agencies or businesses. These scams often ... Read more The post Oregon Attorney General Warns of Tax Season Scams appeared first on Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP ..read more

SYK Family Law Attorney Adriana Gomez is featured in this month’s edition of the Oregon State Bar Bulletin as a recipient of the Oregon New Lawyers Division (ONLD) Member Services Award. The mission of the ONLD is to assist new lawyers with the transition to practicing law in Oregon and to engage and leverage new ... Read more The post We Are Leaders appeared first on Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP ..read more

Have you heard of, or been the target of, an online scheme?  Of course you have! Warning!  Your Account Has Been Locked Fake Government Threats From the IRS or FBI About Your Misdeeds Alleged Problems With Your Bank Account with “Vishing” (voice phone hacking) Demands For An Extended Car Warranty Text Message Scams (“Smishing”) Online ... Read more The post Online Education for Older Adults – Really, for ALL Of Us appeared first on Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP ..read more