The attorneys of Alspector, Sosin & Noveck, PLLC have been serving the legal needs of businesses, families and individuals in Southeast Michigan for almost over 60 years. They have been recognized by their peers with a Martindale-Hubbell rating of “AV” – the very highest recognition for both legal ability and ethical standards.
Are Non-Solicitation Agreements Illegal in Michigan?
The Michigan Antitrust Reform Act, MCL 445.771, et seq. (the “Act”) makes it unlawful for persons to contract in restraint of trade or commerce: “A contract, combination, or conspiracy between 2 or more persons in restraint of, or to monopolize, trade or commerce in a relevant market is unlawful.” MCL 445.772. Such legal […]
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When does a “Non-Solicitation” Restriction Extend to “Non-Competition”?
The Michigan Court of Appeals in Total Quality, Inc v Fewless, ____ Mich App ____ (July 9, 2020) ruled that a non-solicitation restriction extended to business obtained by defendants without active “solicitation.”[1] On first blush, Total Quality seems to conflate non-solicitation restrictions with non-competition restrictions. But is this really what the Total Quality decision represents? […]
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Getting One’s Affairs in Order
The onset of the coronavirus (Covid-19) is a wake-up call that the unexpected can strike at any time and we all should have our affairs in order. Legally, this includes a Medical Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney, Last Will and Testament and possibly a revocable trust. Such preparations are important even if your […]
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