Michigan

Finra Being Pushed To Crackdown On Stockbrokers Who Fail To Disclose Red Flags

On behalf of Hertz Schram PC on Friday, August 29, 2014. FINRA is being pushed by PIABA to crackdown on what brokerage firms and brokers are required to report to FINRA and what FINRA should make available on the broker reports to the public. PIABA wants additional black marks to be reported by brokers to allow investors

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2014 Victory in Federal Court for Truck Drivers based in Michigan

Over 125 independent owner-operator truck drivers (“truck drivers”) entered into agreements to lease truck tractor units with the option to purchase the leased tractor unit from a Michigan based company (“leasing company”). The truck drivers who entered into the agreements with the leasing company were then obligated to have their leased trucks maintained and repaired

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Michigan commercial real estate firm enters business merger

Successful businesses are always looking for ways to expand their market and potential customer base. One way to do this is to merge with another company which may have resources that would be complimentary with the business. Bradley Co., a major commercial real estate firm in Michigan, recently announced that it has decided to take

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Eli Lily sues for patent infringement in business litigation case

Just because a company has had its patent approved by regulating authorities does not mean that it no longer has anything to worry about regarding protecting its intellectual property rights. It is possible for a competing company to attempt to challenge the patent. This is what is happening in a business litigation lawsuit in federal

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140 Proof business planning incorporates Michigan location

In order to increase profit margins, many times a business needs to expand its operations. Sometimes, this means that a business will have to incorporate the launch of a new location into its business planning . This allows the business to either reach a new location-specific market or to increase its volume of production. One

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Michigan city contributes to condo development project

There is certain infrastructure which is required to make a condo development a viable endeavor as well as a profitable investment. Since individuals and families will be living in any proposed residential development or complex, they will need proper roads, lighting and other types of infrastructure needed for everyday living. One city in Michigan recognizes

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Michigan community attracts new business with revitalization

Business thrives when it is supported by a strong surrounding infrastructure. Sometimes in order to obtain this necessary infrastructure a community will need the help of state and local government funds to improve the local area. Recently one community in Michigan was designated as a Michigan Main Street community, which means it now has access

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Michigan provides funds for business planning, expansion and jobs

People across the U.S. have been feeling the negative impact of the recent recession which the country is still in the process of recovering from. The economic downturn had a significant effect on employment opportunities for people in Michigan and elsewhere in the country. This is why Michigan lawmakers have taken action to create state

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