In the past two weeks I have reviewed two different trade secret agreements which go far beyond the traditional agreement. Both were drafted by California law firms. It is perhaps a bit ironic that California firms drafted these agreements because in California,...
Illegal Replacement of Americans With Immigrants
A fascinating lawsuit has been filed accusing a prominent U.S. company of illegally replacing Americans with foreigners. Here is a link to the NY Times article...
New civil forfeiture law in effect this month is good for citizens
A new law that took effect January 18, 2016, makes it more difficult for Michigan law enforcement to seize assets from individuals who are suspected of being connected to a crime. This type of asset seizure is called "civil forfeiture," and it is a practice that has...
About Nicholas Roumel
Nick Roumel's litigation practice has been very active. He has successfully resolved a number of cases recently, all on confidential terms. These include: Whistleblower Cases: Mr. Roumel has resolved a whistleblower suit on behalf of a police officer, alleging a...
When Does An Employee Know It Is Time To Hire An Attorney?
As the economy slogs through another year of The Great Recession, many employees continue to muddle through unsatisfactory job arrangements. Unfortunately, sometimes an unsatisfactory arrangement becomes a legally actionable problem that requires legal help. To assist...
