On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Oct 30, 2020 | Retaliation Termination And Forced Resignations
If you’re about to take a management or executive position with a new company, you’re likely going to asked to sign a lot of paperwork. Amongst them might be an employment contract or other agreements that not only specify what you are required to do while employed,...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Oct 29, 2020 | Firm News
A deed in lieu of foreclosure is a drastic measure used to avoid the cost and time involved in the foreclosure process. Your lender agrees to release you from all your obligations under the mortgage, and you agree to deed the property back to the lender. Typically,...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Oct 21, 2020 | Firm News
The False Claims Act is a federal law with a long history. During the American Civil War, fraud against the government by defense contractors prompted its enactment in 1863. The FCA contains a provision that allows private citizens with knowledge of fraud against the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Oct 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Michigan workers who become aware of wrongdoing in the workplace and seek to put a stop to it could be rebuffed in their efforts. This can happen in various ways including threats to their employment, bribes and even dismissal. When there is illegal behavior and an...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Oct 6, 2020 | Retaliation Termination And Forced Resignations
This blog has written frequently on the topic of whistleblowers and whistleblower protection. Both Michigan and the United States government have whistleblower protection laws, but their reach is significantly. Significant changes to the state’s whistleblower...
