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The Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies the Enforceability of Attorney Referral Fee Agreements

Authored By: Matthew Smith and Jennifer Grieco Referral and fee-sharing agreements between attorneys are nothing new.  When presented with a matter outside of an attorney’s practice, public policy supports referring the client to an attorney with specialized knowledge in that area of law.  In such instances, Michigan Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5(e) allows the specialist and...

The Michigan Supreme Court Announces a New Standard for the Enforceability of Provisions Requiring Arbitration of Disputes “Related To” Employment – and Potentially Other – Contracts

Authored By: Jennifer Cupples and David Mollicone The threshold question of whether a dispute is subject to arbitration is generally a matter for a court to determine by considering the reach of the parties’ agreement.  In a recent opinion by Justice Cavanagh, joined by Chief Justice McCormack and Justices Bernstein and Clement, the Michigan Supreme Court in Lichon v Michael Morse, et...

ALTIOR LAW ADDS DAVID MOLLICONE AS SHAREHOLDER

Altior Law is pleased to announce that David Mollicone has joined its shareholder group.  Dave joins Altior with over 2 decades of experience in corporate and commercial law.  His practice includes commercial and corporate litigation, banking litigation, creditors’ rights, real estate litigation, employment law and environmental litigation.  Dave represents clients in all...

Altior Law Attorneys Ken Neuman and Steve McKenney Win $687,244 Business Court Jury Verdict

Altior Law and its attorneys Kenneth Neuman and Stephen McKenney recently obtained a $687,244 jury verdict following a five-day jury trial in the Oakland County Business Court.  The matter of International Outdoor, Inc. v Lamar Advertising of Michigan, Inc. involved competing claims concerning the validity of leases to erect a billboard in Auburn Hills.  International Outdoor...

Jennifer Grieco Receives the 2021 SBM Representative Assembly Michael Franck Award

Altior Law attorney Jennifer Grieco was recently honored as the 2021 recipient of the Michael Franck Award.  This award is given annually by the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly to an attorney who has made an outstanding contribution to the improvement of the legal profession.  Jennifer was nominated for her continued dedication to “raising the bar on the bar.” As...

Altior Law Attorneys Recognized in the 2021 Edition of Super Lawyers Magazine

Five Altior Law attorneys were recognized in the 2021 edition of Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine for their accomplishments and their “excellence in the practice of law.” Kenneth Neuman was recognized as a Top 100 Attorney, and has been recognized by Super Lawyers every year since 2007. Jennifer Grieco was recognized as a Top 100 Attorney and Top 50 Woman Attorney.  She has been...

Jennifer Grieco Recognized as One of Crain’s Detroit 2021 Notable Women in Law

Altior Law attorney Jennifer Grieco has been selected as one of Crain’s Detroit Business’s 2021 Notable Women in Law.   The 47 honorees were selected based on their career accomplishments, track record of success in the field, and mentorship of others.  In addition to her established list of career accomplishments, Crain’s selected Jennifer based on her crucial role in...

Streaming Now: New Black Law Matters Podcast with Gregory Conyers

Jennifer Grieco, Founder of Peak Law recently recorded a new episode of the Black Law Matters podcast with Gregory Conyers, Diversity Development Program Director for the State Bar of Michigan.   Jennifer and Gregory discussed the State Bar’s work to promote and increase diversity and inclusion.  That work has changed since George Floyd’s murder, which created an outcry in the...

Altior Law Named a Leadership Firm by the Access to Justice Campaign

Altior Law has been named one of 50 Access to Justice Campaign Leadership Firms for 2020.   Leadership Firms were selected based on the per-attorney amount given to the Access to Justice Campaign by law firms in 2020.  Donations to the Access to Justice Campaign are utilized to increase resources for regional and statewide civil legal aid programs in Michigan with the goal of...

The Michigan Court of Appeals Reminds that Oppression Claims are Not Limited to Minority Owners

Authored By: Matthew Smith and Kenneth Neuman Shareholder and member oppression claims are commonly referred to as “minority” oppression claims.  This labeling is so prevalent that it has found its way into opinions authored by both the Michigan Supreme Court and Michigan Court of Appeals. (For example, see Madugula v. Taub, 496 Mich. 685, 695 (2014); Franchino v. Franchino, 263 Mich....