Detroit Startup Week is about a month away. It is exciting to see the growth in downtown Detroit. Detroit was recently ranked the No. 4 City where Downtown is Making a Comeback. It must be an exciting time to be part of the downtown Detroit community. The city promises to be buzzing during Detroit StartupContinue reading “Detroit Startup Week Kicks off with Legal Panels: There are Legal Matters Startups Need to Know.”
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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 Law Basics: “For Want of a Comma” The Words You Use Can be Costly.
Disclaimer: The photo below has nothing to do with this post. It is simply my way of recognizing that I am sick of winter and looking forward to the 15 hour drive to Florida in a few weeks… Today I read an article posted by the ABAJournal that illustrates the profound impact on word andContinue reading “Business Law Basics: “For Want of a Comma” The Words You Use Can be Costly.”
Business Case Law Update: Set up Your business agreement with the End in Mind.
It is a beautiful Friday afternoon in downtown Grand Rapids – which is why I took a picture of Rosa Parks Circle. You can see the zamboni is out on the rink. I can’t imagine the ice will last, since the weather is supposed to get in the upper 50s this weekend… I oftenContinue reading “Business Case Law Update: Set up Your business agreement with the End in Mind.”
Michigan Legislation Update: The Urban Food Initiative. Community Revitalization To Include Downtown Grocery Stores.
Two Thanksgivings ago I took my family to New York City. Even amidst the chaos of protecting my 4 young children from darting out into oncoming traffic – we absolutely loved the City. We loved the walk-ability of City life – that you could walk down a block to a grocery store and get allContinue reading “Michigan Legislation Update: The Urban Food Initiative. Community Revitalization To Include Downtown Grocery Stores.”
Reminder for Michigan Limited Liability Companies on Upcoming Filing Deadline. Stay in Good Standing and Maintain your Corporate Formalities.
Happy #ThrowbackThursday. Some (maybe all of you) may be wondering about my choice of including this photo – it is me, years ago, dressed as Sparty for the MSUvUofM game. I thought it pertinent, given the topic of this e-mail is maintaining your business “liability shield” and as everyone knows, Sparty is the greatest warrior/mascotContinue reading “Reminder for Michigan Limited Liability Companies on Upcoming Filing Deadline. Stay in Good Standing and Maintain your Corporate Formalities.”
Business Law Update: Key Terms to Consider in Business Contracts.
If you’ve followed my posts for any amount of time, you probably aren’t surprised that I like reading and writing about the latest Michigan court cases. Particularly if they are relevant to business or real estate. I always find there are some lessons to be learned. As another aside – I also like to includeContinue reading “Business Law Update: Key Terms to Consider in Business Contracts.”
Pitfalls for Business Owners: Recent Court Case on Piercing the Corporate Veil.
We are heading towards the end of the year – I love the Christmas season! One thing that comes to mind for local business owners going into the New Year – make sure that your legal documents and procedures are in proper order. As every business owner should know, one of the main purposes inContinue reading “Pitfalls for Business Owners: Recent Court Case on Piercing the Corporate Veil.”
Legislative Update and Non-Disparagement Clauses in Contracts
Today, I read an article published in the ABAJournal titled: In bid to protect online reviews, Congress OKs bill banning gag clauses in consumer contracts According to the ABAJournal: “Congress has passed a bipartisan bill that aims to protect negative online reviews by banning nondisparagement clauses in nonnegotiable consumer contracts.” It appears that this legislationContinue reading “Legislative Update and Non-Disparagement Clauses in Contracts”
Big Bank Troubles and Trending Towards Community Banking or Fintech?
“The so-called Sons and Daughters Program was nothing more than bribery by another name,” -Assistant Attorney General Caldwell. Today the Department of Justice issued a Press Release – JP Morgan’s Investment Bank in Hong Kong has agreed to pay a $72 Million Penalty for Corrupt Hiring Scheme in China. Yikes. A couple of thoughts: 1.Continue reading “Big Bank Troubles and Trending Towards Community Banking or Fintech?”
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