Employment Law Attorneys in Ann Arbor Can Help You Win Your Non-Compete Agreement Fight

Have you signed a non-compete agreement at work? 

Are you looking to change your employment?

You could have a hard time navigating the job industry if you signed one of these agreements.

While employee non-compete agreements are authorized by a Michigan statute, that statute and related laws impose a number of limitations on their enforceability.  Read this!

Have questions regarding employment or labor law issues? Contact PSED, schedule an initial consultation with a employment law attorneys in Ann Arbor! 734-665-4441

Michigan Governors Emergency Powers Are Limited

In a 4-3 decision issued on October 2, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court limited Governor Whitmer’s authority to impose emergency regulations to deal with the COVID‑19 pandemic. 

It is important to note that whether one agrees or disagrees with the result reached by the Court, or with the specific reasoning with any of the justices’ separate opinions, the Court’s October 2nd decision doesn’t necessarily limit the ability of state agencies other than the Governor (for example, the Department of Health and Human Services) to issue regulations dealing with the COVID crisis. Learn more here!

Have questions about your rights? What does this mean for our business? Contact PSED, schedule an initial consultation with a business attorney in Ann Arbor! 734-665-4441

What Are the Payroll Protection Program Rules on Payroll?

The Application confirms the PPP rules on payroll. Payroll includes cash compensation, employer contributions for group health insurance and retirement plans, and state and local taxes assessed on employee compensation. Under PPP rules and the Application, payroll doesn’t include compensation in excess of $100,000, qualified sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act or federal income taxes and FICA withheld from an employee. 

Learn more!

Have Questions About the Payroll Protection Program?

If you have questions about the Payroll Protections Program legislation, or need advice about your business, please contact us today at (734) 665-4441. 

What Are the Payroll Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Rules?

The Application confirms the public rules on PPP forgiveness. Loan forgiveness depends on how the loan proceeds are spent over an 8-week period. To qualify for forgiveness of the entire PPP loan, at least 75% of it must be spent on payroll, while up to the remaining 25% of it must be spent on mortgage interest, rent, and utility payments incurred before February 15, 2020.

Read more here!

Have Questions About the Payroll Protection Program?

If you have questions about the Payroll Protections Program legislation, or need advice about your business, please contact us today at (734) 665-4441. 

Does Your Mortgage Qualify?

Many mortgage borrowers can obtain a “forbearance,” which is a limited delay in their obligation to re-pay the mortgage loan.  This forbearance is only available, however, to borrowers whose mortgages that have had some reliance on the Federal government in their creation or processing.  These mortgages, defined as “Federally backed mortgage loans,”
include mortgages purchased or securitized by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Fannie Mae) or the Federal National Mortgage Association (Freddie Mac).  The term also includes mortgages insured 1) by the Federal Housing Administration, 2) under the National Housing Act, 3) by the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Agriculture; or mortgages made 4) under the Housing and Community Development Act or 5) by the Department of Agriculture.

Learn more here!

Have Questions About Your Mortgage?

If you have questions about your rights under the federal stimulus legislation, or need advice about negotiating the terms of your lease, please contact a real estate lawyer in Ann Arbor at PSED. 734-665-4441

Michigan Revises Discovery Rules

Depositions, currently unlimited in duration, will be limited to one day of seven hours. Can you imagine having to sit though an unproductive 8-hour deposition, only to have the opposing party come back and ask for another 8-hour day? This is a welcome change!

Learn more here about the changes the Michigan Supreme Court adopted to the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!

If you would like to learn more about civil law in Ann Arbor, contact Jeremy Kennedy at PSED today! Schedule an initial consultation. 734-665-4441

You Can Now Adopt a Policy That Prohibits the Possession of a Firearm on School Property.

The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that a local school district may adopt a policy that prohibits the possession of a firearm on school property. The outcome of the case was in doubt considering prior appellate court rulings that a municipality may not establish gun-free zones on municipal property. The basis for earlier rulings that address possession of a gun on public property include:

1. Municipalities are prohibited from regulating guns by local ordinance.
2. A person with a concealed pistol license may carry a concealed pistol anywhere in the state except on certain premises. 
3. A firearm may be openly carried anywhere in the state with certain premises excepted.

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!

If you would like to learn more about concealed or open carry gun laws or municipal law services at PSED Law, contact us today! Schedule an initial consultation. 734-665-4441

Possession Of A Gun On Municipal Property

The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that a local school district may adopt a policy that prohibits the possession of a firearm on school property. The outcome of the case was in doubt considering prior appellate court rulings that a municipality may not establish gun-free zones on municipal property.

This new law distinguishes between types of premises and sets different rules for concealed versus open possession and for members of the public versus municipal employees.

Learn more here!

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!

If you would like to learn more about concealed or open carry gun laws or municipal law services at PSED Law, contact us today! Schedule an initial consultation. 734-665-4441