Many small businesses ask their employees to sign a standard non-compete agreement. This document prohibits an individual from leaving your company and joining a competing firm. To be effective in protecting your business interests, a non-compete agreement must be...
Month: October 2019
What is the point of pleading no contest?
The outcome of a criminal case seems fairly simple. Someone is either guilty or not guilty. In Michigan, when facing misdemeanor charges such as operating while intoxicated (OWI), defendants have another plea option: no contest. Here’s a brief overview of what a no...
How do I start an LLC in Michigan?
If you are starting a business, you may have an interest in forming it as a limited liability company. This business structure comes with tax and liability advantages. In order to form an LLC in Michigan, you must adhere to state requirements. Michigan law has...
An unpleasant surprise: Beware of an easement when buying land
If you have bought or considered buying property, be it a home purchase or commercial development deal, you know how exciting the prospect can be. Once the deal is done, that land is yours to do whatever you like with. Imagine, however, you then get some troubling...
Choosing the right entity for your single-member business
Are you a freelancer or the sole owner/operator of a Michigan business? If so, you may wonder whether you should formalize a business structure. While it may not be necessary, there are benefits to doing so. At The Rubinstein Law Firm, we often help clients in...
Can divorce mediation help you out?
As a couple in Michigan going through a divorce, you will have numerous hurdles to cross before finalizing the divorce itself. Whether or not you can agree on these matters will decide if your divorce will be contested or uncontested. Fortunately, you can use tools to...
How small businesses can be affected by a breach of contract, and what remedies are available
Small businesses across Michigan are reliant on contracts and the security they provide for both business owners and employees, third-parties and others. In a perfect world, contracts are honored and upheld, and all parties involved adhere to them and reap the...
