A non-competition agreement is used when a business wants to protect its information, such as trade secrets or company strategies, from competing businesses. The agreement, often signed when an employee begins his or her employment with the business, prevents the...
Month: November 2020
What are my options if I wish to incorporate my business?
Those in the metro Detroit area who own a business and wish to incorporate it should be aware that there are different types of corporations to choose from. It is important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each, so you can make decisions that are in...
Michigan Emergency Order – November 15, 2020 (Gatherings and Face Mask Order)
Below is the relevant portion of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Order issued November 15, 2020, which sets forth the directives in effect as of 12:01 a.m., Wednesday, November, 18, 2020: 1. Definitions. “Child-care organization” means that term...
When is the best time to create an estate plan?
There are many Detroit area residents who have taken the time to create an estate plan. They understand its importance in communicating their wishes and creating a legacy. But others have procrastinated with this task, wrongly believing it is something that should be...
How can an NDA protect my business?
Secrets are a part of the business world, whether the secret involves an upcoming project or the signing of a big client. These secrets help businesses keep a competitive edge and also from drawing undue attention to a deal before it is finalized. It is not only...
Estate planning is worth the time and costs
Now, more than ever, the costs associated with life are apparent. However, there are some things in life that are worth the price tag associated with them. For some, that might be a dream home, but for others, this may be the simple necessities in life. Regardless of...
Am I too young to start estate planning?
With the amount of uncertainty in 2020, the question of when to start estate planning is an increasingly common question among young people. And, this is an especially prescient question as about 70 percent of those between 18 and 34 do not have an estate plan....
What are some situations that can lead to a securities claim?
Sometimes investors in Detroit experience losses that are simply due to the current economic conditions. Other times, however, investment losses are due to wrongdoing that has nothing to do with market forces. When this happens, it could give rise to securities...
Can Your Facebook Page Cost You a Job? Social Media Tips for Employers and Applicants
Pre-Hiring Social Media Screening: 3 Tips for Employers and Applicants Did you hear the one about the Texas teenager fired for a tweet about her new job – even before she started? Yes – that happened in Texas when a Jet’s Pizza employee took to Twitter to post about...
Lansing faces employment discrimination action
The city of Lansing has been in the news for lawsuits over lead contamination in its water. But its city government and its firefighter’s union also face legal problems similar to the business litigation issues faced by companies charged with employment...
