Millions of Americans don’t have any estate planning documents in place, even though most probably know that they should take care of this important task. Unfortunately, one of the primary reasons people avoid the task of estate planning is most likely that they think...
Month: December 2020
Employer Mandated COVID Vaccines are Likely Permissible with Some Exceptions
As the first COVID-19 vaccines roll out, employers in various industries may be considering mandatory vaccines for their employees. Are these permissible under the law? The answer is likely "yes" but as with most legal questions, it requires much more discussion and...
Symonds v. Lighthouse Insurance Group – Order Granting Injunction
STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE 17th CIRCUIT COURT FOR KENT COUNTY Case No. 20-03145-CBB AARON SYMONDS, Plaintiff/Counter-Defendant, vs. LIGHTHOUSE INSURANCE GROUP, INC., Defendant/Counter-Plaintiff. HON. CHRISTOPHER P. YATES OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION...
Non-competition agreements can be an effective business tool
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...