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Michigan Business Law Update: Bill Presented to Gov. Aimed to Help Remove Employment Barriers

I previously reported on House Bill 5216 which would give incentives to Michigan businesses for hiring convicted felons back into the work force. Yesterday, the final Bill was passed by the legislature and was sent to the Governor for signing. See article from the Mining Journal Also, if interested in some details of the enrolledContinue reading “Michigan Business Law Update: Bill Presented to Gov. Aimed to Help Remove Employment Barriers”

Michigan Crowdfunding Law Update: Viable Tool for Social Entrepreneurs?

I had a client come in yesterday – a local restaurant owner. A startup business. – quick comment – Gotta love local start up businesses. I love their value in being an active part of a local community – their entrepreneurial spirit – willingness to take risks. – Ok – back to where I was going… One ofContinue reading “Michigan Crowdfunding Law Update: Viable Tool for Social Entrepreneurs?”

October 24th Court of Appeals Decision: The Non-Compete Lawsuit Involving 5 Hour Energy.

Happy Thanksgiving! This Case was too interesting to pass up writing about. I have posted a series on covenants not-to-compete and a friend and fellow lawyer (Eric Guerin, Varnum Law – check him out, great business/real estate litigator) sent me this recent unpublished Michigan Court of Appeals decision involving the makers of 5 Hour Energy Drink andContinue reading “October 24th Court of Appeals Decision: The Non-Compete Lawsuit Involving 5 Hour Energy.”

Business Law: Non-Competes Part III

Ok, here is my third Blog Post in so many weeks on covenants not-to-compete. If you read my last blog post on non-compete agreements, you will recall that I mentioned that non-competes are unenforceable against lawyers. You might ask the question: What happens when law firms attempt to bind their attorneys to non-competes? I’m glad youContinue reading “Business Law: Non-Competes Part III”

Business Law Update: First Jimmy Johns now ServiceMasters: Non-Competes Against Cleaning Crew?

Yes, indeed. In my previous article it was Jimmy Johns holding the sandwich delivery workers to a covenant not to compete, now its Servicemaster holding its cleaning crew. The ABAJournal reported today on the article, “Cleaning worker who got new job with $3-an-hour pay raise faces possible suit over noncompete pact” you can see itContinue reading “Business Law Update: First Jimmy Johns now ServiceMasters: Non-Competes Against Cleaning Crew?”

Latest Headlines: Fraud and Abuse in Real Estate Investment & Banking

Headline News today – Fraud and abuse in real estate and banking. Today a press release was issued from The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) assessing $950 million in fines against three national banks for “unsafe or unsound practices related to their foreign exchange trading businesses.” You can see the press releaseContinue reading “Latest Headlines: Fraud and Abuse in Real Estate Investment & Banking”

Real Estate Law News: Example for Wary Landlords and Property Owners

Here’s a profound truth those in the real estate industry will readily acknowledge: Owning and Managing Real Estate is challenging. I hear it from my Property Owner clients. I experience it when I am involved in negotiating in landlord/tenant disputes. Some of the pitfalls property owners have to watch out for are illustrated in a recentContinue reading “Real Estate Law News: Example for Wary Landlords and Property Owners”

Starbucks Lawsuit Highlights Legal Concerns for Startup Businesses

I saw this article yesterday about this lady who sued Starbucks over a “coffee maker dispute”. The ABAJournal reported on it today as well That’s not the part that interested me. She sued Starbucks and after years of litigation she finally settled. For $250. Although interesting, that’s not really the most interesting part to me. HerContinue reading “Starbucks Lawsuit Highlights Legal Concerns for Startup Businesses”

Discounted Legal Documents at Sam’s Club?

According to the ABA Journal, Sam’s Club will be offering Discounted Legal Services to members of Sam’s Club, see the article here. Also, you can follow the ABAJournal on twitter at @ABAJournal. I have posted articles about my thoughts on universal legal documents, such as those offered through LegalZoom, you can see those here. My chiefContinue reading “Discounted Legal Documents at Sam’s Club?”

Business Law Update: One-Third of Top Business Websites Have Clauses to Restrict Lawsuits

Happy Friday all! The ABAJournal Reported an article today headlined: One-third of top websites have clauses to restrict consumer lawsuits. You can see that article here That’s right, people. If you want to sue these major companies, you need to demand “arbitration” – likely in the company’s home state, and county of incorporation. If theContinue reading “Business Law Update: One-Third of Top Business Websites Have Clauses to Restrict Lawsuits”