Here’s a scenario I see routinely: Person leaves a business to go start up their own competing business. I ask: did you sign any restrictive agreements with the company that affect what you can do when you leave? The answer I hear it all the time: “Yeah, I signed a non-compete but I know theyContinue reading “Changes Coming to Non-Compete Laws in Michigan?”
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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.”
MI Supreme Court in Lawsuit Involving 5 Hour Energy: Commercial Non-Competes Must be Evaluated Under the Rule of Reason.
A while back I wrote a post about the Court of Appeals Decision: The Non-Compete Lawsuit Involving 5 Hour Energy. To recap, the facts: Parties: Plaintiff, Innovation Ventures, LLC, – the maker of “5 Hour Energy” Defendants Liquid Manufacturing, LLC, K & L Development of Michigan, LLC, and Peter Paisley and Andrew Krause, the presidentsContinue reading “MI Supreme Court in Lawsuit Involving 5 Hour Energy: Commercial Non-Competes Must be Evaluated Under the Rule of Reason.”
Jimmy John’s Sued over Non-Competition Agreements
Happy Friday! Today’s headline in the ABAJournal: Illinois attorney general sues Jimmy John’s over noncompete clauses for low-wage workers Yikes. A few years ago I posted on this issue According to the ABAJournal: Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan claims in a lawsuit that Jimmy John’s sandwich restaurants are violating state law by requiring low-wage workersContinue reading “Jimmy John’s Sued over Non-Competition Agreements”
Business Law Update: Michigan Bill Would Restrict Non-Competition Agreements
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”
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: 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?”
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