Monthly Archives: December 2019

Michigan Business Law Update: Trends to Limit Non-Competes against Lower-Wage Employees.

Last Friday was the tree lighting in downtown Grand Rapids. The Christmas season is officially here! A question that comes up often in my business practice: “when are non-competes enforceable?” I am thankful for Judge Yates with the Kent County Business Court who issues a lot of opinions on this area. In fact, he issuedContinue reading “Michigan Business Law Update: Trends to Limit Non-Competes against Lower-Wage Employees.”

Community Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids – Steil Club

Today I visited with Patrick Placzkowski, Angie Stumpo and Taylor Crison with Boys & Girls Club Grand Rapids – Steil Club (B&G Club). What really impacted me about my visit was touring the space on Straight Street in Grand Rapids where roughly 80 kids aged 6-18 meet every weekday after school. These kids will receive snacks, dinner,Continue reading “Community Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids – Steil Club”