Plymouth, Michigan And Naples, Florida Legal Blog
How do I make a valid will in Michigan?
Making sure your will is valid is ideal for several reasons. For one, you want to have confidence that your will to hold up in Michigan probate court so that you know your wishes are set in stone. Secondly, an ironclad will prevents the likelihood of one of your...
Pontiac pension fund wins shareholder action against Walmart
After seven years of battling Walmart, the Detroit Free Press reports on how a tiny Michigan pension fund reached a $160 million settlement. This is a success not only for the fund's retirees, but for all of the retailer's shareholders. Every stockholder has a right...
What is a noncompetition agreement?
In manufacturing and the automotive industry, there is a lot of competition. There are also a lot of jobs in Michigan in these sectors. Turnover is also not uncommon. So, it is very possible that an employee working for you today could turn around and be working for a...
What constitutes intellectual property?
As Michigan businesses grow, it is important to protect ideas, products and services that are unique to the brand and business. While there are tangible products that you can copyright or trademark, there are also concepts, ideas, images and even an arrangement of...
The benefits of hiring a lawyer to help you start your business
Starting a business requires a great deal of planning, paperwork and preparation. All your hard work could be for nothing, however, if you overlook critical details during the planning process. Missing important language in your business contracts, choosing the wrong...
How does arbitration differ from litigation?
Litigation is a standard process to settle Michigan business disputes. This process involves taking the dispute to court in front of a judge or jury. Breach of contract, partnership disputes and disagreements between businesses are three common disputes that may...
What damages can I seek for breach of fiduciary duty?
Trust plays a large part in the financial industry in Michigan. You have to be able to trust those that you do business with and that they will partner with the right people. A lot of money is on the line, so when someone does not do their job or fails to carry out...
What is the difference in an employee and independent contractor?
If you own a business in Michigan, understanding the proper way to classify your workers is imperative. The most confusion comes up when distinguishing between employees and independent contractors. Classifying a worker as one when he or she is the other is a huge...
What is a generation-skipping trust?
Passing on your property to your family members in the most advantageous way after your death likely constitutes one of your main goals in setting up your Michigan estate plan. But what if one of your adult children does not handle money well or tends to make poor...
Wealth planning for high net worth protection
Estate planners are sadly all too familiar with high net worth families who lose their wealth by the second generation. How can this happen? Often, it is the result of errors made by well-intentioned estate planners who lack the skills to lock in protection for the...
