Detecting Shareholder Oppression

Detecting 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...

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6 Common Remedies for Breach of Contract in Business

If 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. If someone breaches a contract with you or your company, you deserve justice. Fortunately, there are a number of potential remedies for breach of contract. These can range from enforcing the terms of the...

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Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative 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. Common Forms...

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Under What Circumstances Can an Employer Sue an Employee?

Frequently 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....

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Are Non Compete Agreements Enforceable in Michigan?

In 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...

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What Is Tortious Interference with a Contract?

You 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. But what happens if someone actively works to undermine your efforts or steal your opportunities for themselves? This kind of behavior is recognized as tortious interference in Michigan, and you have remedies. If...

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What Employers Need to Know About Filing a Position Statement After a Complaint Is Made with the EEOC

When 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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Introduction to the Uniform Commercial Code or “UCC”

The UCC is a comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions in the United States. It is a joint project of the Uniform Law Commission and the American Law Institute. A primary purpose of the UCC is to facilitate the predictability and efficiency of business activities by making (or attempting to make) business laws consistent state-by-state. However, until enacted...

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