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When to hire a trial lawyer instead of a corporate lawyer Corporate lawyers, or in-house lawyers, assist companies while they conduct regular business. They may draw up and review contracts, ensure regulatory compliance and even help with taxes. Trial lawyers defend...
Are you an investor in a small business, but the majority of shareholders are squeezing you out in a merger? Are your shares getting valued artificially low? The Michigan Supreme Court just expanded your rights in Murphy v Inman, 2022 WL 1020127 (April 2022). In...
One young primary care physician had received an offer and was in the process of moving. That all changed when she learned a provision in the contract would limit how she could spend her free time. A wave of mergers has increased the percentage of Catholic-owned or...
A federal court in Missouri ruled in August, 2016 that a Panera Executive named Nettles could not work for Papa John's Pizza because of his non-compete agreement. The case is on-going but the order requires an examination of Nettles' personal electronic devices and to...
Great business ideas rarely happen in isolation. It's the brainstorming session with a friend, classmate or co-worker over coffee or a couple beers. The decision to go into business with a 50-50 partnership may seem perfect after coming up with the idea together. This...
ADP Shows Private-Sector Hiring Cooled to 156,000 in April. In spite of the Wall Street Journal headline, hiring and employment remain strong in Ohio and Michigan. The robust auto industry, low gas prices and low interest rates continue to fuel hiring. Our firm is...
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,...
You're a skilled professional. You've been educated and trained, and you have a reputation for success amongst your peers. You're ready to take the next step - perhaps branch out on your own or join a competitor. You tell your employer that you're leaving, and they...
Non-compete agreements are holding back Michigan's new economy, if you ask David Blanchard. Because the law governing non-compete agreements in Michigan favors the employers, it is easy for companies to abuse such contracts, limiting the employment options of former...