On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | May 18, 2020 | Blog
Fraudulent reporting or underhanded business strategy may seem lucrative on paper—until you get caught. When a business engages in unethical or illegal acts to make a quick buck, it is up to watchful people and, as the United States government as drafted, ironclad...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Apr 20, 2020 | Blog
If you are the owner or an executive of a business that is struggling to keep up with its mortgage debt, you know the serious concern this puts on you. Many things may play a role in the temporary loss of business income that can contribute to the inability to make...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Apr 3, 2020 | Blog
If you face a possible foreclosure of your business property, you may explore available options to raise cash. Some businesses can avoid foreclosure by selling off some of their assets to meet their mortgage payments. As you explore this option, keep in mind that...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Mar 20, 2020 | Blog
Eviction is stressful for anybody going through it, be it’s an individual homeowner or a business. However, if you are going through a commercial eviction, you have some specific worries that individual homeowners may not have. It is important to know that even...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Mar 10, 2020 | Blog
One of the most difficult times for a business is to face foreclosure. If you receive a notice that your account is delinquent, then you may need to take action so that you do not you’re your business. When you deal with foreclosure, there are ways that you can slow...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Feb 20, 2020 | Blog
There are three kinds of liens that can affect the property. There is a consensual lien, which is one with your permission. There is a statutory lien which is by operation of law, and the last one is a judgment lien. According to theBalancesmb, a consensual lien is...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Feb 18, 2020 | Blog
Acting as a whistleblower can be a scary thing. If you live in Michigan and are considering whistleblowing we understand why you may hesitate, especially when considering potential personal and public backlash. However minimal, there are federal laws that provide...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Feb 11, 2020 | Blog
When it comes to workplace discrimination, a host of challenges arise for victims. Not only do many people experience emotional distress in the wake of experiencing workplace discrimination, but some lose their jobs or find themselves forced to take on work that is...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Jan 27, 2020 | Blog
Recent events have brought to light the critical role of a whistleblower. This is an employee or company insider who reveals illegal, unsafe or unfair practices within the government or a company. A whistleblower’s information may prove lifesaving. The insight...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Jan 7, 2020 | Blog
A workplace discrimination issue in Michigan can take many forms. One area that has the potential for misunderstandings is the use of restrictive covenants when an employee leaves a place of business and finds a position with a competing company. Making the issue even...
