Today’s Detroit Free Press had an article about Detroit’s blight removal campaign – see it here The article reports that through various avenues, including the Detroit Land Bank Authority: “Detroit now demolishes 200 eyesores a week,“ The article goes on to report all of the challenges ahead for Detroit, including a vast amount of blighted propertiesContinue reading “Detroit’s Blight Removal: Opportunity For Social Entrepreneurs to Utilize Crowdfunding?”
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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and fellow lawyer (Eric Guerin, Varnum Law – check him out, great business/real estate litigator) sent me this recent unpublished Michigan Court of Appeals decision involving the makers of 5 Hour Energy Drink andContinue reading “October 24th Court of Appeals Decision: The Non-Compete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”
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?”
Court Enters Order and $25 Million Judgment Against Work-at-Home Scheme
If a work-at-home business opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is. It most certainly is if it is a “Wealth Building Home Business Plan” called QuikSell. A federal judge recently held that Zaken Corp of Thousand Oaks, California and its President Tiran Zaken made false and misleading statements in marketing work-at-home business opportunitiesContinue reading “Court Enters Order and $25 Million Judgment Against Work-at-Home Scheme”
Business Law Update: Jimmy John’s Non-Competes: Teenagers Can’t Deliver Sandwiches?
Above the Law is a legal blog that posts interesting news in the legal world. I had to comment on this latest one I saw: “Jimmy John’s Serves Up Sandwiches And Oppressive Non-Compete Agreements.” See the link: or follow Above the Law on twitter: @atlblog In Michigan, Non-Competes are enforceable to protect legitimate business interests.Continue reading “Business Law Update: Jimmy John’s Non-Competes: Teenagers Can’t Deliver Sandwiches?”
Businesses: Consequences To Mislabeling Independent Contractors – Court of Appeals Rules Against FedEx – Could Cost Millions.
Businesses: misclassifying your workers as independent contractors v.s employees (“IC” vs “EE”) could cost you serious money. As reported by the ABAJournal, The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, provided a victory for FedEx Truck Drivers classified, by their employer FedEx, as “independent contractors” – reversing “a finding in multidistrict litigation in Indiana and held that nearlyContinue reading “Businesses: Consequences To Mislabeling Independent Contractors – Court of Appeals Rules Against FedEx – Could Cost Millions.”
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