Insights: Results

Restrictive Covenants in Michigan: A Cent, a Peppercorn, or Continued At-Will Employment

by Martin C. Brook

The Michigan Supreme Court, in a 2002 case, has commented that a “cent or a pepper corn, in legal estimation, would constitute a valuable consideration.” Essentially, this means that courts refrain from evaluating the quality of the deal, i.e., whether it was good or bad for one party.

Freedom to Compete

by Ashley C. Pack

Recent movement at the federal level regarding management-labor relations mean changes to enforcement of noncompete agreements and other covenants could be imminent.

A Corporate Veil Remains Unpierced

by Peter McGlynn

How Defendants Overcame a Challenging Corporate Veil-Piercing Lawsuit

Estate Planning Through Premarital Agreements

by Gregory T. Peacock

Planning for the end of a marriage before the marriage vows are exchanged can be disconcerting.

Belief in Change

by Eva Saviano

Greenberg Traurig’s Ernest LaMont Greer challenges the status quo, in the office and out of it.

An Interview With Bougartchev Moyne Associés

by Best Lawyers

France’s 2020 “Law Firm of the Year” honoree in Criminal Defense Law

New York Legal News 2018: Cases and Community Initiatives

by Compiled by Nicole Ortiz

A summary of newsworthy content from New York lawyers and law firms.

Five Decades of Success | Neil Dymott Hudson, APLC

by Neil Dymott Hudson

For over five decades, Neil Dymott Hudson, APLC has been dedicated to handling personal injury cases in San Diego, California.

Legal Highlights from Georgia: Noteworthy 2018 Recognitions

by Nicole Ortiz

A summary of newsworthy content from Georgia lawyers and law firms.

Contingency Fee Law Firm Valuation: What Factors Matter for Financing?

by Esquire Bank

Esquire Bank offers information on the valuation of a contingency law firm and the financing options they offer to support law firm growth strategies.

Presenting the 2025 Best Lawyers Editions in Chile, Colombia, Peru and Puerto Rico

by Jennifer Verta

Celebrating top legal professionals in South America and the Caribbean.

The Quest for Smarter, Better RFPs

by Anne Forkner

A law firm that cannot meet deadlines, stay within page limits, and answer all parts of a question in an RFP is providing important information regarding the firm’s ability to meet client requirements.

Protecting High-level Executives With the Apex Doctrine

by Sara Collin

The Apex Doctrine, developed to shield high-level executives from inappropriate depositions, is a beneficial asset to lawyers and clients, at least in the states where it’s been adopted.

Phoning It In

by Ashley C. Pack, Crystal S. Wildeman and Alyson M. St. Pierre

It’s not easy for employers to weigh requests from employees to work from afar, even in the wake of the pandemic. Considerations include COVID-19, vaccinations, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the nature of the job itself.

How to Sue for Defamation: Costs, Process and What to Expect

by Bryan Driscoll

Learn the legal standards, costs and steps involved when you sue for defamation, including the difference between libel and slander.

Great Rebuild

by Best Lawyers

Néstor Méndez discusses labor peace, junk-bond repercussions, and the laudable resilience of those who call this storm-battered island home.