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Tennessee Personal Injury Attorney Urges Caution Behind the Wheel during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — The month of April has been designated as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Keith Williams, Founder, Keith Williams Law Group, is urging those who have been injured or whose loved one has been injured or killed as the result of another’s distracted driving to obtain legal assistance as soon as possible.

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month is held every April to help educate drivers on the dangers of being distracted behind the wheel. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), at least nine people are killed and hundreds are injured each day as a result of drivers taking their eyes off a road — even for a few seconds. That amounts to approximately 3,500 deaths a year. The NHTSA also found distracted driving to be the main cause of 8%-9% of all vehicular crashes annually.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, distracted drivers fall into three groups: visual (focusing on a cell phone, mobile device or touchscreen on the dashboard instead of on the road); manual (driving without keeping their hands on the steering wheel); and cognitive (their eyes may be on the road, but their mind may be thinking of something else besides driving).

“Too many accidents and fatalities on the road have been caused by drivers who were checking their cell phones, not controlling the steering wheel or mentally preoccupied by something else,” Mr. Williams says. “If you were seriously injured or your loved one was hurt or killed by a distracted driver, seek the guidance of a personal injury attorney immediately.”

Although it is against the law in Tennessee to text while driving, the state does not ban texting and driving, nor does it ban handheld cell phone use behind the wheel. “The state should introduce legislation banning these dangerous acts,” Mr. Williams says. “It will greatly reduce the number of fatalities and injuries caused by acts of distracted driving, such as these.”

Mr. Williams has dedicated his practice of 28 years to helping people and their families in accident, injury and wrongful death cases. He has tried hundreds of cases and obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients. Some of the more substantial verdicts include a $14.6 million verdict for an injured motorcycle rider and a $6.2 million verdict for a car accident victim that is believed to be the largest verdict ever in Sumner County, Tennessee.

For more information, call (615) 313-3999 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

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* Photo of Mr. Williams is attached.

About Keith Williams Law Group

With two convenient locations, one in downtown Nashville and the other on the historic town square in Lebanon, Keith Williams Law Group can help its clients achieve the maximum possible compensation for their injuries. Its attorneys represent those who have been injured as a result of car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, aviation accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, highway work zone accidents, testosterone replacement therapy, defective IVC filter implants, talcum baby powder, Roundup weed killer, e-cigarettes or vaping and Zantac. The firm also concentrates its practice in trucker broker negligent hiring cases, business litigation and Social Security or ERISA benefits. For more information, call (615) 313-3999 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

Teitelbaum Gallagher Merges with Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP on April 1

Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP, a national law firm, is proud to announce that, commencing April 1, 2023, the law firm of Teitelbaum Gallagher has merged with AGMB to combine their commercial lending and transactional experience with the robust AGMB Real Estate and Banking practice areas.

About Teitelbaum Gallagher

Working together since 1989, Robert Teitelbaum and Brian Gallagher have represented corporate, institutional, individual clients and private lenders in commercial real estate transactions and litigation matters. With a strong reputation in the transactional real estate arena, advising lenders and borrowers in a variety of real estate matters, their expertise is highly valued by their clients. Teitelbaum Gallagher and their team of attorneys and paralegals join AGMB to enhance their ability to serve their clients in real estate and banking.

About Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP (AGMB)

Widely recognized for their strong residential and commercial real estate, banking, and compliance practices, the bi-coastal law firm of AGMB, LLP has developed equally strong practices in the areas of entertainment, corporate and securities, litigation, estate planning and tax. Since 1995, the lawyers at AGMB, LLP have provided personalized service to individuals and corporations. AGMB is counsel to the Real Estate Board of New York, the Empire State Mortgage Bankers Association and the New York Association of Mortgage Brokers. It has represented and guided the real estate brokerage industry for 28 years and has one of the largest residential banking practices in New York state. With integrity and professionalism, the firm’s philosophy mirrors the values of its partners: prioritizing relationships and the interests of the firm’s clients. For more information, please visit agmblaw.com.

Williams Cedar Sues Unilever for Wrongful Death of 5-Year-Old Girl

Child with Compromised Immune System Was Exposed to Harmful Bacteria Found in Line of Fabric Treatments and Home Cleaning Products

HADDONFIELD, NEW JERSEY — Gerald Williams and David Cedar, partners in Williams Cedar LLP, announced today that they have filed a lawsuit against Unilever United States, Inc. and others on behalf of Ashley Sites and Gabriel Yibale, who are seeking damages for the death of Elliana Yibale, the plaintiffs’ five-year-old daughter.

The lawsuit alleges that Elliana, who was born with congenital abnormalities and was immunocompromised, died due to exposure to dangerous bacteria that was found in a line of fabric treatments and home cleaning products under the product name “The Laundress.” These products were sold by the company of the same name from 2004 to 2019, when Unilever bought the company. Unilever continued to market The Laundress brand name until November 2022, when elevated levels of bacteria were found in these products, causing Unilever to recall the entire product line.

Mr. Williams said the product labels had misled the plaintiffs because the products claimed to be “non-toxic,” “just for baby” and “perfect for baby clothes.” “Relying on these premises, Ashley and Gabriel believed they were protecting their child by using ‘The Laundress’ products when, in reality, they were unwittingly jeopardizing her health,” he said. “The contamination of these profitable materials is yet another example of what happens when an insufficiently regulated industry fails to maintain the standards they claim to uphold.

He continued, “While our clients know this lawsuit will not bring their child back, they hope it will help make these defendants accountable for their conduct and encourage other manufacturers to comply with basic safety measures.”

Williams Cedar represents individuals and communities who have been exposed to toxic chemicals and whose water, soil, air or work environment has become polluted by harmful chemicals. They also represent clients in personal injury lawsuits such as toxic torts, in which a client claims they have been harmed by exposure to a hazardous substance. Occupational toxic torts are more common because the worker has suffered long-term exposure to harmful chemicals on the job site. In addition, the firm has successfully represented our veterans with their disability claims and Agent Orange claims.

For more information, call (856) 470-9777 or visit williamscedar.com.

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The complaint can be found here.

About Williams Cedar, LLP

Williams Cedar, LLP is a personal injury law firm that serves areas throughout the State of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with offices located in Haddonfield and Philadelphia. The firm is focused on the practice of personal injury law, employment law, and civil rights litigation, serving victims of negligence and civil rights violations throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. They assist clients with a variety of claims, including product liability claims, toxic torts, wage and hour violations, police misconduct, and malicious prosecution, among others. For more information, call (856) 470-9777 or visit williamscedar.com.

Jennifer Sherman Joins Katter Law Firm as an Associate

NEW YORK, NY — The Katter Law Firm has announced that Jennifer Sherman has joined the firm as an Associate. Ms. Sherman will focus on personal injury matters.

Prior to joining Katter Law, Ms. Sherman was an Associate with Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson, LLP in New York City. She was responsible for all stages of complex civil litigation, from client intake to trial for plaintiff’s personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, municipal liability, wrongful death and general negligence. Before that, she was a Law Clerk with LoPresti Law Group.

Ms. Sherman began her legal career serving as an Intern with Ellis, Ged & Bodden, P.A. in Boca Raton, Florida; Viacom, Inc.; and the Honorable Arthur M. Schack of Kings County Supreme Court, Civil Term.

In addition to her work as an attorney, Ms. Sherman created and published the CampusGoTo mobile app, the first mobile app for college parents and students to find everything they need on and around the University of Michigan campus. In April 2016, CampusGoTo was published in the iTunes app store. Subsequent lists were launched for the University of Southern California, the University of Arizona and Vanderbilt University.

Ms. Sherman is a member of the New York State Bar Association. She earned her Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, in Special Education from the University of Arizona and her Juris Doctor from New York Law School. She is a resident of Dix Hills.

“I am excited to join this firm,” Ms. Sherman said. “I look forward to working with Mr. Katter and the firm’s personal injury clients to get them the help they deserve.”

“Jennifer brings with her extensive experience in all aspects of personal injury law that will make her an asset to the firm,” said Ron Katter, Principal, Katter Law Firm.

For more information, call (212) 809-4293 or visit www.katterlaw.com.

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About The Katter Law Firm

The Katter Law Firm represents clients throughout New York City in personal injury cases including those who have suffered injuries as a result of Legionnaires’ disease, motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian knockdowns, bicycle crashes, slip/trip and falls, assaults, workplace accidents, construction accidents, professional malpractice, nursing home negligence, hospital mistreatment, police abuse, accidental death, pet attacks and cemetery and funeral negligence. The firm aggressively represents injured victims through New York’s five boroughs, as well as the surrounding counties. For more information, call (212) 809-4293 or visit www.katterlaw.com.

Noted New York Tax Attorney Says Biden’s Proposed “Billionaires’ Tax” Will Not Pass Congress

NEW YORK, NEW YORK — President Joe Biden recently proposed, as part of his 2024 budget, a “billionaires’ tax” that would establish a higher tax rate for the ultra-wealthy. The president said it is part of reducing the deficit but, more importantly, it is about making the rich pay their fair share. John P. Barrie, Partner, McLaughlin & Stern, and Co-Chair of the Firm’s Tax Practice Group, says the bill is unlikely to pass because of pushback from the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.

Biden’s proposal calls for a minimum tax of 25% of those who earn $100 million or more annually or have held assets of $1 billion or more over the past three years. The bill would also significantly raise the capital gains tax from 20% to 39.6%. In addition, Biden’s proposal would prevent hedge fund managers from taking advantage of capital gains tax loopholes on carried interest income and raise the stock buyback tax from 1% to 4%.

According to the White House, the top 0.01% of wage earners in the U.S. pay an average tax rate of only 8%. By enacting the tax increases on these high-net-worth individuals, the White House says, an additional $361 billion in tax revenue would be collected over the next 10 years. Mr. Barrie says, even if that were the case, the bill would not pass Congress.

“Given the current makeup of Congress, even if this Democrat-proposed legislation passes in the Senate, it’s unlikely that it will pass in the House,” Mr. Barrie says. “Some bills, you never say no to, but this is one bill that is not likely to have any movement.”

Mr. Barrie noted that the “billionaires’ tax” would only affect a minuscule amount of taxpayers — estimated to be approximately 700 people — and would not be easy to administer if it were to pass. “If enacted, the legislation would likely be fairly complicated to implement and would have provisions to prevent avoiding the thresholds.”

Mr. Barrie’s practice involves all phases of both federal and State and Local Taxes (SALT) controversy tax practice, as well as an extensive domestic and cross-border tax transactional practice. He also handles tax controversy issues involving valuation of art and closely held business entities, conservation easement deductions, excise taxes, summons enforcement, offshore voluntary disclosure and technical Internal Revenue Code interpretation and documentation issues. He also represents accounting firms before the Internal Revenue Service and the Office of Professional Responsibility.

For more information about McLaughlin & Stern’s tax practice group, call (212) 448-1100 or visit https://www.mclaughlinstern.com/practices/taxation/.

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About McLaughlin & Stern

Established in 1898, McLaughlin & Stern is one of New York’s most distinguished law firms. The firm provides a diverse range of sophisticated legal services to businesses and individuals and has particular expertise in corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions, hedge funds, corporate finance, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, employment law, trusts and estates, real estate, intellectual property, bankruptcy and reorganization, tax, family and matrimonial law, health care law, art law, environmental law, maritime law, international law and other private client matters. McLaughlin & Stern has a roster of over 100 attorneys and offices in New York, New York; Millbrook, New York; Garden City, New York; West Palm Beach, Florida; Naples, Florida; and Westport, Connecticut. For more information, call (212) 448-1100 or visit www.mclaughlinstern.com.

Experienced Personal Injury Attorney Says Lack of Staffing and Fewer Inspections of Construction Sites May Have Resulted in More Deaths

NEW YORK, NY — This month, the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) released “Deadly Skyline: An Annual Report on Construction Fatalities in New York State.” In the report, it showed that the number of deaths on construction sites in the state, especially in New York City, has risen significantly. Ronald J. Katter, of The Katter Law Firm, says that understaffing at the NYC Building Department and fewer inspections of construction sites by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may have contributed to the increase in these fatalities.

After three years of declines, the number of fatalities on construction sites in The Empire State increased by 49% in 2021 to 61 from 41 in 2020, according to data from the NYCOSH report. That is the highest number of deaths reported since 2016, when 71 workers were killed on construction sites. In New York City, 20 workers died in 2021 — a 54% increase over the previous year’s figure of 13.

NYCOSH also noted that the New York City Department of Buildings (NYC DOB) is understaffed, citing an article from The New York Times which stated that there is a 25% vacancy rate within the agency. In addition, the city’s proposed 2023 budget for the city will include an 8% cut in funding for NYC DOB. In addition, OSHA has conducted fewer inspections, despite receiving a bump in funding in 2022 to approximately $612 million, compared to $591.8 million in 2021. Only 2,568 inspections were performed in 2021, which is slightly higher than 2020’s figure of 2,080, but far off the more than 4,000 inspections in 2019, a year before the pandemic hit.

“The fact that there aren’t enough people to operate the city’s Department of Buildings, combined with OSHA’s lack of oversight of construction sites within the state and city over the past few years, may have resulted in an increase in these on-the-job fatalities,” Mr. Katter says. “Had these problems been remedied earlier, there probably would have been fewer deaths.”

Mr. Katter is available for interviews on this matter. For more information, call (212) 809-4293 or visit www.katterlaw.com.

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About The Katter Law Firm

Jessica Dubowski Joins Twomey Latham as Its New Associate

RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK — Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP has announced that Jessica Dubowski has joined the Firm as its new Associate. She has extensive experience in real estate, litigation, business, corporate, labor and employment law.

Prior to joining the Firm, Jessica was an Associate with Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, where she represented clients in a wide range of complex commercial disputes and government contract matters spanning the real estate and construction, financial and consulting industries. Her prior experience includes litigation and business consultation for small businesses, real estate associations, residential and commercial tenants and landlords in leasing and landlord-tenant matters, as well as litigation on behalf of homeowners in construction and development disputes.

Jessica also has a broad range of experience in the real estate sector, having worked as an Affiliated Real Estate Broker with Saunders & Associates and founded East Landing Development LLC, a real estate investment and development company, in Hampton Bays. She is currently working on the historic renovation of 11 Shinnecock Road in Hampton Bays.

She has served as a Clinic Student in the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of New York and as a Judicial Intern with the Kings County Criminal Court. She has also prepared amicus curiae briefs for both the United States Supreme Court and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights.

Jessica earned her Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law and is an active member of the New York City Bar Association. Prior to law school, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from the University at Albany.

“I am excited to bring my unique experience as both a litigator and real estate broker and developer to Twomey Latham,” Jessica said. “I look forward to working with my colleagues in the real estate, employment and corporate departments to handle our clients’ business matters.”

“We are proud to welcome Jessica to the Firm,” said John F. Shea, Senior Partner, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP. “She brings a great amount of knowledge and experience in real estate litigation, business, corporate, labor and employment law, which will truly make her an asset to the Firm.”

For more information, call Twomey Latham’s Riverhead office to schedule a consultation at (631) 727-2180 or visit www.suffolklaw.com.

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(Photo by Alexandra Saland)

About Twomey Latham

Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP is a full-service law firm with five offices across Long Island. The firm’s practice areas include Business and Corporate Law, Labor and Employment, Insurance, Banking, Commercial Litigation, Taxation, Trademark and Copyright, Environmental Law, Real Estate Development and Transactions, Construction, Land Use and Zoning, Municipal Law, Personal Injury, Arts and Entertainment, Wills Trusts and Estates, Estate Litigation, Elder Law, Family and Matrimonial Law, and Not-For-Profit Law.

Attorney Tanya Hobson-Williams Available to Comment on the Late Dancer/DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss Not Leaving a Will before His Death

JAMAICA ESTATES, NEW YORK — Attorney Tanya Hobson-Williams of Hobson-Williams, P.C. is available to comment on how Stephen “tWitch” Boss died intestate, or without a will, and how his wife is filing for half of his estate.

The dancer and DJ, who appeared on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance and was a dancer and DJ for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on December 13, 2022 at the age of 40. He leaves behind his wife, Allison Holker, and three children.

On February 6, 2023, Ms. Holker, who was married to Mr. Boss for nine years, filed a Spousal Property Petition in California Superior Court requesting half of his estate. That includes half of his investments from his production company and royalties he collected from his work.

In New York, a spouse has the right to elect against the deceased spouse’s estate, Ms. Hobson-Williams says. This is called an elective share, which is defined as the greater of $50,000 or one-third of the estate, which includes property such as joint bank accounts and certain assets.

“A spousal right of election can be filed by a surviving spouse who has not inherited assets that are at least equal to the elective share of the estate,” she says.

Ms. Hobson-Williams concentrates her practice in elder law, estate planning, Medicaid planning and guardianships. She is currently representing and advising celebrity clients in estate and guardianship matters.

For more information, call 1-866-825-1529 or visit www.nyguardian.com.

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About Hobson-Williams, P.C.

With offices located in Jamaica Estates and Brooklyn, New York, the law firm of Hobson-Williams, P.C. is comprised of a highly knowledgeable and diligent staff. With over 20 years of experience, the firm’s skilled attorneys are dedicated to protecting and serving their clients’ needs and legal interests, and are committed to providing unparalleled client service. Practice areas include elder law and estate planning, guardianships, Medicaid, real estate, landlord/tenant and business law. For more information, call 1-866-825-1529 or visit www.nyguardian.com.

Tennessee Personal Injury Attorney Says Drunk Drivers Should Financially Support the Victims’ Children

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — A new law now in effect in Tennessee holds drunk drivers financially responsible for the children of those who were killed in an alcohol-involved crash. Keith Williams, Founder, Keith Williams Law Group, says this law will make people think twice before getting behind the wheel if they had too much to drink.

On May 28, 2022, Governor Bill Lee signed into law Ethan’s, Hailey’s and Bentley’s Law, which mandates that anyone convicted of vehicular homicide or aggravated vehicular homicide must provide financial support to the victims’ surviving children until the age of 18. The law is named after three children whose parents were killed by a drunk driver.

Under the law, the Courts must now require convicted defendants to make support payments to the surviving children, taking into account factors including the financial needs and resources of the children and the surviving parent or guardian; the children’s physical and emotional condition, and educational needs; the children’s physical and legal custody arrangements; and any childcare expenses. However, if the surviving parent sues the defendant and receives a judgment before criminal sentencing, then no support payments will be ordered. If the surviving parent sues and receives judgment after the defendant has already been ordered to pay support, then the support order is offset by the amount of the judgment.

“This law goes to show that spending time in jail as punishment is not enough — to be ‘enough,’ the children and the surviving parents must be compensated,” Mr. Williams says. “Now that the law has gone into effect, maybe this will disincentivize those who had too much to drink to get behind the wheel.”

Mr. Williams has dedicated his practice of 29 years to helping people and their families in accident, injury and wrongful death cases. He has tried hundreds of cases and obtained millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients. Some of the more substantial verdicts include a $14.6 million verdict for an injured motorcycle rider and a $6.2 million verdict for a car accident victim that is believed to be the largest verdict ever in Sumner County, Tennessee.

For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

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About Keith Williams Law Group

Renowned Employment Law Attorney and Author Supports Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Ban on Noncompete Clauses

NEW YORK, NEW YORK — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced it has proposed a rule to ban companies from imposing noncompete clauses on their employees. The agency said that noncompetes put workers at a serious disadvantage and repealing these restrictions would increase the employees’ earnings by almost $300 billion a year.

Attorney Steven Mitchell Sack, “The Employee’s Lawyer^®,” author of his latest book “FIRED! Protect Your Rights & FIGHT BACK If You’re Terminated, Laid Off, Downsized, Restructured, Forced to Resign or Quit,” and host of the podcast “Know Your Job Rights with Attorney Steven Sack,” says the FTC’s proposed rule will embolden workers’ rights and provide them with better job opportunities in the future.

The FTC will soon be taking public comments on the proposed rule, which states that noncompete clauses result in unfair competition, in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. The agency further states that adding these clauses into employees’ agreements hinders economic development and entrepreneurship by preventing new companies from hiring workers from neighboring employers.

Mr. Sack has noted that this proposal is another example of the federal government continuing to support workers’ rights. “There is no reason why an employer should determine where an employee can and cannot work once they leave their job,” he says. “The FTC proposal will give workers the freedom to work wherever they want and make as much money as they want. I urge those who plan to submit a public comment to show their support for this rule.”

For more information, call (917) 371-8000 or visit www.theemployeeslawyer.com.

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About Steven Mitchell Sack

Steven Mitchell Sack, “The Employee’s Lawyer^®,” has been enforcing the workplace rights of employees, executives, and sales representatives for more than 41 years. He is a practicing labor and employment attorney, author of 20 books, a lecturer, syndicated radio talk show host, and host of the podcast “Know Your Job Rights with Attorney Steven Sack.” With attorney Scott A. Lucas, he obtained a $6.2 million jury verdict in 2015 on behalf of three pregnant employees and a favorable New York Court of Appeals decision for a group of waiters who were denied their fair share of tips that a caterer withheld. For more information, visit www.theemployeeslawyer.com.

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Tennessee Personal Injury Attorney Urges Caution Behind the Wheel during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Teitelbaum Gallagher Merges with Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson, LLP on April 1

Williams Cedar Sues Unilever for Wrongful Death of 5-Year-Old Girl

Jennifer Sherman Joins Katter Law Firm as an Associate

Noted New York Tax Attorney Says Biden’s Proposed “Billionaires’ Tax” Will Not Pass Congress

Experienced Personal Injury Attorney Says Lack of Staffing and Fewer Inspections of Construction Sites May Have Resulted in More Deaths

Jessica Dubowski Joins Twomey Latham as Its New Associate

Attorney Tanya Hobson-Williams Available to Comment on the Late Dancer/DJ Stephen “tWitch” Boss Not Leaving a Will before His Death

Tennessee Personal Injury Attorney Says Drunk Drivers Should Financially Support the Victims’ Children

Renowned Employment Law Attorney and Author Supports Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Ban on Noncompete Clauses

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