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Michigan Supreme Court Rules That Supply Agreements Are Not Requirements Contracts Unless Specified

Michigan Supreme Court Rules That Supply Agreements Are Not Requirements Contracts Unless Specified

The Michigan Supreme Court has overruled the lower court’s ruling in the case of MSSC Inc. v. AirBoss Flexible Products Co., setting an new precedent for business relationships between material buyers and sellers that directly impacts industrial suppliers and buyers alike. Both should take immediate action to review their existing contracts, paying close attention to the language and clarifications. Read on for more information.

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Federal Trade Commission Proposes Ban on Non-Compete Clauses

Federal Trade Commission Proposes Ban on Non-Compete Clauses

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a proposed rule that would ban the use of non-compete clauses, also known as restrictive covenants, in employment agreements. The proposed rule is very broad, and its application would be far-reaching. The proposed rule would prevent employers from entering into non-competes and would also require employers to rescind any existing non-competes and inform current or former employees who are bound by a non-compete that they are no longer in effect.

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Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act Amended to Protect LGBTQ Rights

Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act Amended to Protect LGBTQ Rights

On March 16, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 4 (“SB 4”), which amends and expands the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (“ELCRA”) to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression in employment, public accommodations and public services, educational facilities, housing and real estate. Here's a brief breakdown of the amendment and what employers should know.

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Kotz Sangster Sponsors Ice Festivals in South Haven and St. Joseph

Kotz Sangster Sponsors Ice Festivals in South Haven and St. Joseph

This year the Kotz Sangster team was proud to sponsor two ice festivals in Southwest Michigan, the South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce Ice Breaker Festival and the St. Joseph Today Magical Ice Fest. Our team sponsored two sculptures, one at each event. In South Haven, our artist carved a penguin from a solid block of ice. In St. Joseph, they carved out a bear from the ice chunk.

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