Overview of Depo-Provera Lawsuits Depo-Provera injections are a common type of contraceptive that hundreds of thousands of women in the United States use. Despite its popularity, it has not been immune to scrutiny in recent years. Many women are well aware of the drug’s tendency to cause serious side effects, but those known side effects are not the focus...
Continue ReadingLitigation Likely to Follow New FTC Non-Compete Regulation:What Employers and Employees Need to Know On April 23rd, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule that will ban most new non-compete clauses and extinguish the vast majority of existing non-competes. The Rule will become effective 120 days after its publication in the Federal Register, which is scheduled on...
Continue ReadingDetecting Shareholder Oppression: I’m Worried My Business Partner Might Be Acting Unfairly. How Do I Know If I’m Being Shoved Around? How do you know if your business partner is doing something illegal – and what can you do to stop it? Whether your company is a corporation, an LLC, or a partnership, Michigan law may provide you with...
Continue ReadingIf you’re considering bringing a breach of contract claim in Michigan, you are probably curious about the potential remedies the law provides in such claims. In short, the potential remedies for a breach of contract claim can include compensatory damages, specific performance, injunction, rescission, liquidated damages, and nominal damages. If someone breaches a contract with you or your company,...
Continue ReadingAlternative Dispute Resolution is the use of methods such as mediation and arbitration to resolve a dispute instead of litigation. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is a way to settle disputes without litigation. Using ADR procedures can avoid the acrimony that often accompanies extended trials and allows parties to understand each other’s position and craft their own solutions. Key Takeaways...
Continue ReadingWhen you have a business, you put a great deal of trust in your partners, managers, and employees. When someone breaches that trust, it can be very costly for your business as well as you as an individual. Below, we’ve compiled a number of breach of fiduciary duty examples that are common in businesses. If you believe you have...
Continue ReadingFrequently when we talk about employment litigation, it involves an employee suing an employer. However, there are also many circumstances where an employer might need to sue an employee. The Miller Law Firm has successfully represented many employers who need to sue an employee for things like breach of a noncompete agreement, employee theft, and breach of fiduciary duty....
Continue ReadingIn order to be enforceable, Michigan non compete agreements must reasonably restrict employee mobility, and must protect a legitimate business interest. As a business, it is frustrating when you invest in an employee only to have them turn around and use the experience and training you have provided for another company’s benefit. To prevent this, many employers use a...
Continue ReadingYou work hard to build strong business relationships and fulfill your contracts. You should be able to expect that your hard work is not unlawfully undermined. Contact our law firm today if you believe you have a case against another party for tortious interference. But what happens if someone actively works to undermine your efforts or steal your opportunities...
Continue ReadingWhen someone files a discrimination complaint against your company with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), federal law provides you with the right to respond with an EEOC position statement. An effective EEOC statement of position adequately responds to the complaint with supportive evidence. What Is an EEOC Position Statement? An EEOC position statement is an employer’s response to...
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