Category: Legal and Business Policies
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Have you heard of the Corporate Transparency Act? Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know right now
In this video, Amy covers a crucial update about The Corporate Transparency Act—a must-know federal regulation for almost all U.S. businesses. Learn about the Act, including what it is, what registration is required, and the impact it holds for you and your business in 2024 and beyond. If you’re a business owner, no matter the…
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Trademarks: What You Need to Know
If you have ever applied for a trademark, you know the process is tedious and often slow. From identifying your mark, to searching databases to ensure uniqueness, to completing the application, and working with a US Patent Trademark Office (USPTO) Attorney to address and overcome objections, the process involves a lot of time and attention.…
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Paying to Protect Your Reputation? What Employers Need to Know about Severance Packages
Severance packages have long been used by employers and for many different reasons. High on the list is preventing employees from sharing sensitive and disparaging information. Employers may need to rethink this strategy given the National Labor Relations Board’s (“Board”) recent ruling that broad silencing provisions in severance agreements are unlawful. In McClaren Macomb, numerous…
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Avoid These Hiring Mistakes (And What to Do Instead)
So, you are about to hire a new employee, or maybe it’s your first employee, but you’re worried about making a mistake that could land you in legal trouble. You are not alone, bringing on a new hire is always a big step. Hiring employees can be complicated and stressful. Here are some ideas on…
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To Keep or Not to Keep? The Answer is Not Always Clear
Are you storing and managing your documents and data correctly? This is a question you certainly should be asking yourself. In today’s digital world there’s so much information constantly created and shared, it’s hard to keep track of what to do with it all. Do you keep it for one year, seven years, forever? It…