Business Law Update: Michigan Bill Would Prohibit Non-Disparagement Clauses with Consumers.

I’m not going to sugar coat it – it is a gray day in downtown Grand Rapids. I had lunch with a friend today, who told me – he can’t stand it when in response to the question “how are you doing” someone gives a pat answer – “good”.   I agree. I appreciate authenticity.Continue reading “Business Law Update: Michigan Bill Would Prohibit Non-Disparagement Clauses with Consumers.”

Business Law Update: Concerning Current Politics and Non-Disparagement Clauses

Today I read an interesting article published by the ABAJournal. The ABAJournal article asks an interesting question (all politics aside): “If Trump sues Bannon for violating a nondisclosure agreement, what are his damages?” Again, all politics aside, the article presents interesting questions that comes up in business transactions: when faced with entering a business relationship shouldContinue reading “Business Law Update: Concerning Current Politics and Non-Disparagement Clauses”

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”