Michigan CLE - Business Law Courses
Michigan CLE
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Drafting Founders’ Agreements for Corporations and LLCs
The agreements signed by a company's founders often have a greater impact on the future of the business than the organizational documents filed at formation. Attorneys advising startups and closely held companies must anticipate not only how the business will operate on day one, but also how it will address changes in ownership, management, financing, and unforeseen disputes as the company evolves. This CLE program explores the drafting and negotiation of founders' agreements for both c... More Info
$552General Credits -
Beyond Nexus: Local Taxation, Constitutional Apportionment, and the Hidden Risks of City and County Taxes
As businesses expand across jurisdictions, attorneys must navigate not only state tax laws but also an increasingly complex landscape of local taxes imposed by cities, counties, and other taxing authorities. These local tax regimes can create significant compliance obligations and financial exposure through business license taxes, gross receipts taxes, local sales and use taxes, transfer taxes, occupancy taxes, utility taxes, and other assessments that vary widely by jurisdiction. This... More Info
$291General Credit -
Defending Trade Secret Claims: Contesting Whether a Trade Secret Exists
Not every claim involving confidential business information gives rise to a valid trade secret action. This CLE program explores the legal framework governing trade secret protection and focuses on the critical issues that arise when the existence of a trade secret is disputed. Attendees will examine the factors courts consider when determining whether information qualifies for protection, including the specificity of the alleged secret, its economic value, and the efforts taken to maintain it... More Info
$291General Credit