Birmingham Legal Blog
Is it hard to get a second mortgage?
Like many business owners, you do not want to miss making mortgage payments on your property and risk losing your place of business. However, if you run into financial trouble, making those payments may become difficult, if not impossible. To head off foreclosure, you...
What is the False Claims Act?
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...
What to know about unpaid commissions after termination
If a business in Michigan fired or forced a sales representative to resign, there may be unpaid commissions that the sales rep earned before termination. There are often questions about what a company still owes a sales employee and whether or not the employee is...
Worker lawsuit against university over alleged retaliation termination
Many news headlines today highlight the actions of people reporting or calling attention to unethical or even illegal behaviors and decisions on the part of their employers or colleagues. These events may relate to private companies, non-profit organizations, public...
How do I know if my employer should pay me overtime?
As a Michigan hourly employee, your employee must pay you overtime pay when you work over 40 hours. Some employers may skirt the regulations because they misclassified your work time or failed to include it at all. Your employer must pay you the right amount for any...
Examining pregnancy-related workplace protections
Pregnancy certainly comes as welcome news for couples looking to grow their families. There are some in Birmingham, however, who may say that such notices spell bad news for employers. Having an expectant mother on staff means time off for the delivery of the baby and...
Appropriate use of non-solicitation agreements
It is not uncommon for companies to have their employees sign contracts that attempt to protect their confidential information or business strategies and plans. These contracts may include nondisclosure agreements, also called confidentiality agreements. Depending on...
Federal and state whisteblower laws
Every person who works for a company should know and trust that they have the right to stand up to injustice, unethical or illegal behaviors or activities when they witness or become aware of them. Regardless of an employee's position in an organization, the ability...
Business debt and foreclosure actions
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...
Will I have problems liquidating business assets?
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...
