Just a few minutes east of Ann Arbor, two brothers and their businesses have received national attention after they were allegedly targeted for harassment by Canton Township officials. The brothers were fined $450,000 last year by Canton Township for removing trees...
Business Litigation
When business disputes cross international borders
The world is becoming more globalized each day. Instant communication across oceans and time zones is simpler than ever. It’s becoming increasingly easy to set up a business in Detroit with a partner in Delhi. The ease of international collaboration creates many...
Troubled waters: recovering international assets after divorce
Stranded in Dubai, a 377-foot yacht is being fought over by a Russian oligarch who refuses to hand over a penny to his ex-wife. With rounds of divorce proceedings in the ex-couple’s past, this case has family law complexities stacked on top of high asset business...
How to make an employee arbitration agreement work for you
You've probably seen one before. You get offered a new job, and your human resources liaison hands you a stack of documents to sign. Tucked away in the pile is an employment arbitration agreement--an innocuous-looking form which essentially states that if you have a...
Michigan to implement cybercrime hotline
Cybercrimes are becoming more commonplace and sophisticated every day, and they can cause serious damage to private citizens and businesses. National efforts are being executed to fight cybercrime, but some states are working on their own plans. The Cybercrime Support...
The consequences of taking time off to protest
On February 16, thousands of people throughout the country took part in the "Day Without Immigrants" protests. Participants stayed home from work, skipped school, and closed their businesses to show their significant value in the community.While some protesters had...
Parental alienation can bring out the worst in anyone
Frustration among divorcing parents over ongoing acts of parental alienation is all too common. Being denied time with children presents challenges that often reach the boiling point where parents at odds are not always at their best.However, a judge losing her temper...
Types of parental alienators
Parental alienation is a sinister aspect of post-divorce life. While some parents mean well and feel regret the slightest alienating action, others are on a path of destruction.Parental alienation can take many forms with three types being the most prominent.Naïve...
Can an app bridge the parental alienation gap?
Neil Jones knows firsthand about parental alienation. He has not seen his daughter for two years due to what he deems "brainwashing" by the child's mother. As a father who has been kept away from his child, he can relate with people who also struggle in their attempts...
Battling Business Divorces – A Win on Summary Disposition
Lorandos Joshi handles business litigation cases not only in Michigan and the United States, but also internationally.Recently, our clients, departing shareholders, were sued by their former business partner for embezzlement and tortious interference with a business...
