The Legal Profession Has Had to Adapt Quickly to the New Normal!

The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unsettling time for all of us. It has placed many restrictions on getting business done, but as the old saying goes, “necessity is the mother of invention”. 

Michigan Courts have embraced Zoom to assist with public hearings. By simply signing into the correct courtroom, you can properly address the Court.  By helping to protect the health and safety of those most at risk, like the elderly and those in nursing and assisted living, the Courts have adapted to serve our community.  

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If you’re interested in learning more about estate planning and the entire range of special needs planning options that are available and what options are best for your situation, please call Marty Bodnar, estate planning attorney at 734-665-4441.

How to Help at Risk Elderly During a Pandemic

What can family members and close friends do to help at risk elderly loved ones during the Covid-19 pandemic? They can: 

1) Research early signs of dementia/Alzheimer’s disease.   

2) Stay in touch virtually and engage as much as possible with your elderly loved ones to keep their minds actively stimulated.  

3) Keep a log of moments of forgetfulness. 

4)  Know when a loved one may venture out on a seemingly routine trip to the grocery store and connect with them when they return.  

5) Talk to older loved ones about Powers of Attorney for financial decision making and a Patient Advocate Designation for medical decision making.  

6) Speak with an attorney about the standards required for executing Powers of Attorney.  

7) Seek professional advice about Guardianships and Conservatorships.  

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!

If you would like to learn more, contact Sarah Meinhart, an estate planning attorney at PSED today! Attorneys at Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C., can help assist you with virtually everything law related. Consult your attorney for details.

The Impact of Covid-19 on the Elderly

The laws of physics play out in our world; starting with the Newton’s Third Law of Motion, “…for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.” The Stay Safe, Stay Home Order was no exception. As we quarantined in our homes in 2020 to prevent overwhelming our hospitals with Covid-19 cases, a reaction occurred – elective medical appointments for the elderly were cancelled and many elderly people were isolated from their families.

The undiagnosed elderly with memory loss were at higher risk during the Covid-19 pandemic of engaging in unsafe activities. If you’re interested in learning more about Power of Attorneys, Guardianship and/or Conservatorships for loved ones with memory loss suffering through Covid-19 talk to an experienced estate planning attorney.

Get Started Today: Schedule Your Consultation!

If you would like to learn more, contact Sarah Meinhart, an estate planning attorney at PSED today! Attorneys at Pear Sperling Eggan & Daniels, P.C., can help assist you with virtually everything law related. Consult your attorney for details.

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

Are Employee Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in Michigan?

Employers commonly condition the hire of a new employee on their willingness to agree in writing that after leaving the job, he or she will not engage in another job or a business that is competitive with the employer’s business. While such a commitment may appear to someone who is unemployed to be no big deal, that’s normally not the case. Being subject to such an agreement after one’s employment ends, is likely to create unexpected concerns for both employee and employer. In light of today’s tight job market, a terminated employee, with limited job skills and experience, may suddenly find himself with few, if any, employment opportunities. Because of a number of legal limitations on a former employer’s ability to enforce a non-compete agreement, employers attempting to do so may find themselves entrenched in costly and unpredictable litigation.

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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

Register Your Trademark with Help from Experienced Business Attorneys

Any individual or business can file an application with the United State Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) to register its trademark and seek protection for the exclusive right to use its trademark in commerce. The registration of a trademark also prevents others from infringing upon your trademark and freely benefiting from your success in attracting business. The USPTO has a very strict examination process before it will approve registration of a trademark. Learn more here!

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

Protect Your Hard Work with a Trademark

Sometimes it takes a lot of time and resources to develop a unique and successful advertising scheme. Whether your business is best known for its name, logo, or catchy phrase, a business should safeguard its hard work and intellectual property. 

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