On February 3, 2016 House Bill 5311 was introduced. If passed it would limit the enforceability of a non-competition agreement signed between an employer and an employee. Check out the text of the bill here The Bill was referred to the committee on commerce and trade. The Bill has a few key components to it: 1. Require EmployersContinue reading “Business Law Update: Michigan Bill Would Restrict Non-Competition Agreements”
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They Did What? Real Estate Legal News: Be Careful What you Record Against Real Estate.
Yesterday an Oregon Couple plead guilty to filing “retaliatory liens” on the property of a federal judge and other government officials. The liens exceeded $100 Million. The couple allegedly filed the liens while charges were pending against them for unpaid taxes. Absurd. Can you imagine going to a closing on your home, or refinancing aContinue reading “They Did What? Real Estate Legal News: Be Careful What you Record Against Real Estate.”
Current News and a”Non-Disparagement Clause”
In those rare instances where I’ve been asked to comment to reporters on a court case I was involved in, or asked to provide an opinion on matters of law, I’ve admittedly been a bit reluctant to share. Why? This latest headline from the ABAJournal may fill you in: New York appeals court says clientContinue reading “Current News and a”Non-Disparagement Clause””
Michigan Law Update: Patent Trolls, Aggressive Solicitation, and a Real Estate dispute
Happy Friday! A few brief legal updates on proposed Bills and a Court decision. Patent Trolls! Back in July I wrote a post about legislation that was introduced in the House : A Tool for Business in Fighting Against Patent Trolls That House Bill has sat for about 8 months. The House Judiciary Committee is meetingContinue reading “Michigan Law Update: Patent Trolls, Aggressive Solicitation, and a Real Estate dispute”
Michigan LLCs – Maintain your Corporate Formalities and Keep up your Guard.
Yesterday I received an e-mail reminder from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) LLC owners are reminded that annual filing fees and statements must be filed by February 15. “Annual statements and annual reports can be filed online at http://www.michigan.gov/fileonline.” LARA sent a reminder as follows: “Also, the act provides that ifContinue reading “Michigan LLCs – Maintain your Corporate Formalities and Keep up your Guard.”
Business Contracts and Lawsuits: Isn’t it All a Matter of Interpretation?
Happy Friday! A few weeks back I posted about a trial that I had involving a dispute over the interpretation of a real estate contract. Back in December I posted about commercial leases and how courts will enforce the plain meaning of an “unambiguous” contract. These posts encourage “clear drafting” of business contracts. Ambiguous contractsContinue reading “Business Contracts and Lawsuits: Isn’t it All a Matter of Interpretation?”
Lessons From Trial: WORDS MATTER when Drafting Real Estate Documents
I recently had a trial over a relatively simple real estate document (that, just to be clear, I played no part in drafting). The Owner and Buyer negotiated the terms of an option to purchase real estate. The Investor and Buyer negotiated terms that they both thought were plain. No one thought that the dealContinue reading “Lessons From Trial: WORDS MATTER when Drafting Real Estate Documents”
Robin Williams’ Estate: Lessons to be learned from Estate Litigation.
I previously wrote an article on the dispute between Robin Williams’ widow and his children, you can check out that post here Today, the ABAJournal posted an update on this lawsuit – you can check that out here This story is an example of the problems that can erupt after a loved one passes away –Continue reading “Robin Williams’ Estate: Lessons to be learned from Estate Litigation.”
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