On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Jul 31, 2020 | Blog
Businesses and companies have a variety of methods that help wrestle control of a marketplace. Establishing a monopoly is technically illegal, but other agreements including noncompetes and non-solicitations help squelch competition by protecting the company from...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Jul 23, 2020 | Blog
Sometimes work becomes so unbearable that you may have no choice but to quit. This can happen due to discrimination in the workplace or a hostile work environment, as a few examples. Rather than to continue employment at a place where you experience mental anguish and...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Jun 20, 2020 | Blog
There are always two faces of age discrimination in the workplace, but one has more difficult consequences than the other. The first involves discrimination against young people who, despite all their qualifications, managers often think are not mature enough to hold...
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...
