Here’s a shot of Downtown Grand Rapids I took today from the Amway Grand Plaza Skywalk. A month ago I posted on non-compete agreements. As mentioned before, I am thankful for Judge Yates with the Kent County Business Court who issues a lot of opinions on this area. In fact, he issued one just aContinue reading “Latest Update on Bill to Limit Non-Competes against Lower-Wage Employees.”
Category Archives: Non-Competes
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.”
Business Law Update: Recent Court Case On Sour Business Relationships and Arbitration Clauses
Good afternoon, all! The sun was beautiful this morning rising over downtown Grand Rapids. Today I read a recent unpublished Court of Appeals decision that originated out of Kalamazoo County, Michigan – The case: Elluru v Great Lakes Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery PC A summary of the Facts: Plaintiff Elluru and defendantContinue reading “Business Law Update: Recent Court Case On Sour Business Relationships and Arbitration Clauses”
Business Law Update: Business Owners: Bill Would Restrict Non-Competition Agreements with Employees.
On June 14, 2017, House Bill 4755 was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives. If passed it would limit the enforceability of a non-competition agreement signed between an employer and an employee. In my opinion – in some pretty significant ways. I have spent several articles discussing the legal consequences/enforceability issues of non-competes. It appearsContinue reading “Business Law Update: Business Owners: Bill Would Restrict Non-Competition Agreements with Employees.”
Business Law Update: When are Non-Competes Enforceable?
I took this photo from my office, the first day of Spring 2017. It is fitting that the ice rink in Rosa Parks’ circle is melting. With spring comes new opportunities – including employees leaving their jobs. What happens if the employee signed a non-competition agreement during the course of employment? Are non-competes enforceable? Continue reading “Business Law Update: When are Non-Competes Enforceable?”
Business Legislation Update: Business Owners: Bill Would Restrict Non-Competition Agreements with Employees.
On November 9, 2016 House Bill 6017 was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives. If passed it would limit the enforceability of a non-competition agreement signed between an employer and an employee. I have spent several articles discussing the legal consequences/enforceability issues of non-competes. It appears the Legislature is wrestling with the question posed byContinue reading “Business Legislation Update: Business Owners: Bill Would Restrict Non-Competition Agreements with Employees.”
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