One of the fastest, and often most effective, ways to grow a small business is through mergers and acquisitions. This process, however, also comes with a lot of risk that cannot be ignored. Whether your business is looking to buy out another one, or you are looking for a potential buyer to acquire it, understanding key characteristics needed to successfully complete this type of process is essential. The following Read More

Michigan is one of 12 states that have no-fault auto insurance, and one of just nine that require all drivers to purchase it. It is the only state with unlimited coverage. No-fault auto insurance is one of the most misunderstood forms of insurance, and all too often, the misinformation leads people who have been injured in an accident to have their claims wrongfully denied. Take some time to learn more about Read More

One of the most lucrative types of business relationships today is one between a licensee and a licensor. In this relationship, the licensor has a product of some sort that they have the legal rights to, but doesn’t want to handle the marketing and selling of on its own. The licensee has the time and skills to market a product, but doesn’t have a product of its own. The two parties come together and create a Read More

If you have been in a motor vehicle accident that was caused by another driver, you may have a lawsuit on your hands. When looking into a lawsuit, one of the first things to ask is what types of damages you may be able to recover. The answer to that question will depend on many factors, including how the accident happened, what the result of the accident was, and much more. The following are the most common types of Read More

When you get your paycheck from work, you expect that it will be for the correct amount. There are times, however, when something is inaccurate and needs to be corrected. While this may seem like an uncomfortable conversation to have with your boss, it is absolutely necessary because you earned that money and are legally entitled to it. IF you need to have this conversation, there are several ‘do’s and don’ts’ that Read More

Losing your job can be a stressful and difficult experience. You’ll undoubtedly be wondering how you will pay your bills, where you will find a job, and much more. When a company terminates someone’s employment, it sometimes offers a severance agreement that includes a set amount of money to the employee in exchange for the employee’s agreement to not exercise rights which they might otherwise have. These things Read More

Nobody should have to endure discrimination anywhere they go, but especially not at their place of work. While a lot of progress has been made in this area, there are still many instances where an individual or a group of people face some sort of workplace discrimination based on factors like their gender, race, religion, and more. Whether this discrimination comes from management, or other employees, it should be Read More

For many people, owning a business is an extremely rewarding way to make a living. When starting a new business, it is important to ensure that it is structured properly to avoid problems down the road. This is especially true when the business will have multiple owners. Type of Inter-Owner Agreement The specific type of inter-owner agreement will depend largely on the way the business is structured. Corporations, Read More

I receive calls daily from workers across the State of Michigan who believe they have been wrongfully terminated or refused employment. However, even if your employer singles you out for termination or you are passed over for a position, that does not always mean that you have a case. If you are an employee or job applicant and you think that you have been discriminated against, you will need to know about the Read More