For the seventh consecutive year, Alari K. Adams was selected to the Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for the practice area(s) of: business law and labor & employment law. This honor is reserved for only 2.5% of
Read moreBuy-Sell Agreements: Why Your Business Needs One
If you have one or more business partners then you need to have a buy-sell agreement or buyout agreement included in your partnership agreement. Think of a buy-sell agreement as a prenuptial agreement for your business. The agreement sets into writing what will happen if one of the owners leaves, retires,
Read moreHow to Handle a Violation of Your NDA/Confidentiality Agreement
A confidentiality agreement, also known as a non-disclosure agreement or NDA, is a legal document used by businesses to protect trade secrets, proprietary information and intellectual property. Many employers require associates, contractors, and employees to sign a confidentiality agreement as part of their employment contract.
Read moreWhat is Fiduciary Duty under Michigan law?
Under Michigan law, a fiduciary relationship is defined “as a person who has a relationship in which one person is under a duty to act for the benefit of the other on matters within the scope of the relationship.” Alternatively, a fiduciary duty is like the “golden rule” and we are required to “treat others how we would like to be treated” within the scope of a professional relationship.
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