Plymouth, Michigan And Naples, Florida Legal Blog
Michigan Emergency Order – November 15, 2020 – Gatherings and Face Mask Order
Below is the 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: Definitions. “Child-care organization” means that term as defined by...
Did My Facebook Page Cost Me a Job? Pre-Hiring 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...
I’m involved in a business dispute; what are my options?
Many successful companies become embroiled in a dispute at some point. Contract disputes, employment issues and real estate matters are a few common business disagreements. Regrettably, when involved in a dispute, you may become overwhelmed by the complexities. The...
Is an LLC right for you?
Michigan entrepreneurs aspire to make their business the best possible. To do this, you need to understand which structure suits your needs and business best. This is one of the first things you must decide. It is also one of the most important. Today we will take a...
Remarriages and QTIP trusts
Remarrying spouses have many decisions to make about how they may want to blend their families and daily lives. In addition, they also face some unique decisions about how they may share assets or what assets they may retain as separate property. Along with these...
What are the consequences of avoiding your estate plan?
If you do not look forward to working on your estate plan, then you are not alone. Unfortunately, if you do not pay any mind to your estate plan, your legacy could be beyond your control. You will not have the control over your assets to choose how the state divides...
Can you avoid estate taxes?
Part of any solid estate plan is a strategy to minimize an estate's liabilities. One liability that you may believe to be impossible to avoid is estate taxes, yet that is not necessarily the case. Michigan does not levy a state estate or inheritance tax. meaning that...
What is the importance of nondisclosure in the automotive industry?
A non-disclosure agreement is nothing new in employment. Many industries use these agreements to protect sensitive information. A company wants to ensure that an employee does not pass information onto competitors or otherwise use what he or she learns on the job to...
3 advantages of forming a special needs trust
If you have a loved one who has a disability, you know how challenging life can be for that person. While financial support certainly cannot fix everything, it can improve the quality of life for your disabled relative. Still, you do not want to risk your family’s...
Understanding the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Most business owners in Michigan understand and comply with federal anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws. These regulations help protect businesses from unfair competition with other companies. One such law, known as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, protects U.S....
