Year: 2016

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Michigan Supreme Court Applies “Rule of Reason” To Analyze Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreements Between Two Businesses

The Michigan Supreme Court recently reinforced the proper analysis for reasonableness of a non-compete clause between two businesses...

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Foreclosed Homeowners Manage to Find a Buyer before Redemption Date yet Still Lose

The Michigan Court of Appeals recently handed down a decision in Johnston, et. al. v. Sterling Mortgage Investment...

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U.S. Bankruptcy Court Reiterates Standards Regarding Preferences

In In re AFA Investments, Inc., 2016 WL 908212, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware...

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Illinois Going After Jimmy John’s for Non-Compete Agreements

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently filed a complaint on behalf of the people of the state of...

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Michigan Legislature Amends Statute Regarding Liquor Licenses for Off-Premises Consumption

The Michigan Legislature recently passed Senate Bill No. 344 (now amended MCL 436.1533) which made some significant changes...

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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Piercing the Corporate Veil May Be Brought in Separate Cause of Action in Case Argued by Demorest Law Firm

In a groundbreaking decision for the State of Michigan, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that piercing the...

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Department of Labor Announces Big Changes to Overtime Rules

The US Department of Labor (DOL) will be changing the rules regarding overtime. These changes will be effective...

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New Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act Offers Greater Damages to Plaintiffs than Michigan Uniform Trade Secrets Act

On May 11, 2016, President Barack Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) into federal law. The...

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Terms of Agreement Need To Be Accurately Stated in Written Contract  

In Exclusive Auto v. Mattawan Holdings, LLC, Docket No. 327045, the Michigan Court of Appeals entered a judgment...

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The Erin Andrews Verdict Reaffirms Strong Need for Confidentiality of Guest Information in Hospitality Industry

In early March of 2016, a jury seated in Circuit Court for Davidson County in Nashville, Tennessee found...

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