On behalf of Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, P.C. | Jun 9, 2020 | Business Litigation
If you have had trouble with business contracts in the past, you probably want to revise them to close loopholes people took advantage of in the past. This is a wise move. Luckily, there are many clauses you can include in a contract that might offer additional...
On behalf of Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, P.C. | May 18, 2020 | Business Litigation
It is not unusual for businesses in Michigan and across the United States to include noncompete agreements in their employment contracts. Whether you are looking to sign a contract with a major corporation or you are responsible for creating a new hire contract, it is...
On behalf of Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, P.C. | Jan 27, 2020 | Business Litigation
When we trust others to handle our assets, there is always a risk of something going wrong. However, when someone misuses your funds or property, there are also legal ways to correct the matter. Learning how to best protect yourself is a key way to make sure you are...
On behalf of Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, P.C. | Nov 22, 2019 | Business Litigation
Business owners in Michigan have a lot of hats to wear, and being a good leader is one of them. When policies are not set in place, or employers do not follow federal and state laws, this can lead to a lawsuit brought forward by an employee. Owners should be aware of...
On behalf of Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, P.C. | May 29, 2019 | Business Litigation, Firm News
Insurance fraud is an issue not only in Michigan and Illinois but around the country. It is not only insurance companies and their employees, like you, who pay the price but the general public as well. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners,...
On behalf of Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, P.C. | Apr 5, 2019 | Business Litigation, Firm News
It is a common marketing practice among business owners in Michigan and Illinois to emphasize the positive aspects of the products and services on offer, while paying as little attention as possible to the negative aspects. You may wonder if this represents...
On behalf of Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, P.C. | Nov 30, 2018 | Business Litigation, Firm News
Your company’s intellectual property, trade secrets and proprietary content and procedures are vital to its success. Protecting such sensitive information is paramount, even if it means requesting that any new personnel that you bring in to your business in...
On behalf of Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, P.C. | Oct 29, 2018 | Business Litigation, Firm News
As a business owner in Michigan or Illinois, you want your business to stand out from your competitors. One way of accomplishing this is by obtaining a trademark. The terms “trademark” and “brand name” are interchangeable; yet, according to...
On behalf of Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, P.C. | Sep 16, 2018 | Business Litigation, Firm News
Companies in the greater Detroit, Michigan area and the Chicago metropolitan area who engage in discussions with other businesses about potential mergers should always know that such deals may turn south even when they begin in a friendly and positive manner. In some...
On behalf of Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobiljak, P.C. | May 14, 2018 | Business Litigation, Firm News
The family business plan is well underway, all important deadlines have been met and suddenly, an unexpected challenge lies ahead: a business dispute. These tricky situations happen more than the average Chicago or Detroit business owner might suspect. What are some...
