July 21, 2026 Best Practices for Negotiating Promotional Sponsorship Agreements Purveyors of goods and services (for purposes of this article, the “Sponsor”) often wish to promote products and services to a wider audience by sponsoring popular sporting teams, events or even venues with the hope of increasing sales revenues. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Best Practices for Negotiating Promotional Sponsorship Agreements","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Website-Images-16.webp","datePublished":"2026-07-21 13:46:01","dateModified":"2026-07-21 13:47:46","description":"On the reverse side, the team, venue or event promoter (for purposes of this article, the \u201cPromoter\u201d) hopes to increase their revenue through the collection of sponsorship fees. The...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/best-practices-for-negotiating-promotional-sponsorship-agreements\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/best-practices-for-negotiating-promotional-sponsorship-agreements\/"} March 11, 2026 Oppression, Dissolution, and Deadlock: How Companies Can Minimize Risk of Minority Shareholder Oppression Claims Oppression, Dissolution, and Deadlock — these words read like a defensive strategy for a team making a deep March Madness run. They are also the buzzwords used by minority shareholders in claiming misconduct by a company’s managers or directors. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Oppression, Dissolution, and Deadlock: How Companies Can Minimize Risk of Minority Shareholder Oppression Claims","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Website-Images-51.webp","datePublished":"2026-03-11 12:52:54","dateModified":"2026-03-11 12:53:19","description":"Companies can minimize the possibility of such costly claims by including in their governing documents a process for dissenting minority members or shareholders to exit the company pursuant to...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/oppression-dissolution-and-deadlock-how-companies-can-minimize-risk-of-minority-shareholder-oppression-claims\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/oppression-dissolution-and-deadlock-how-companies-can-minimize-risk-of-minority-shareholder-oppression-claims\/"} February 17, 2026 MHSAA Expands NIL/PBA Regulations: Key Changes and Practical Guidance Last month, the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) approved significant updates to its Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) regulation, which is commonly referred to as the Personal Branding Activities (PBA) rule. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"MHSAA Expands NIL\/PBA Regulations: Key Changes and Practical Guidance","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Images-48.webp","datePublished":"2026-02-17 07:19:00","dateModified":"2026-02-18 08:52:38","description":"The changes expand the ability of high school student athletes to monetize personal branding opportunities through social media and other platforms, while maintaining guardrails designed to preserve competitive balance.\u00a0While...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/mhsaa-expands-nil-pba-regulations-key-changes-and-practical-guidance\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/mhsaa-expands-nil-pba-regulations-key-changes-and-practical-guidance\/"} February 16, 2026 Is it Time to Reconsider Choice of Entity? Traditionally, most mid-sized businesses elected to be a type of entity eligible for a single level of tax such as a corporation that elected to be a Subchapter S corporation or a limited liability company, commonly known as a flow-through entity. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Is it Time to Reconsider Choice of Entity?","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Website-Images-47.webp","datePublished":"2026-02-16 10:44:28","dateModified":"2026-02-18 08:53:05","description":"The theory of electing to be taxed as a flow-through entity was to reduce an overall tax rate if an entity was a Subchapter C corporation of approximately 37%...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/is-it-time-to-reconsider-choice-of-entity\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/is-it-time-to-reconsider-choice-of-entity\/"} August 18, 2025 The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Recharges Qualified Opportunity Zones The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025. As part of the OBBBA, Congress has recharged and permanently extended the tax benefits offered by the Qualified Opportunity Zone (QOZ) program. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Recharges Qualified Opportunity Zones","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Website-Images-26.webp","datePublished":"2025-08-18 07:23:00","dateModified":"2025-08-14 12:25:25","description":"Initially, the QOZ program was part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and was enacted to encourage investment in certain economically distressed areas. As originally enacted,...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-recharges-qualified-opportunity-zones\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-recharges-qualified-opportunity-zones\/"} July 15, 2025 Is Your Supply Contract Built for Disruption? A Framework for Resilience For Michigan businesses, the last several years have underscored a critical vulnerability: the supply chain. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Is Your Supply Contract Built for Disruption? A Framework for Resilience","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Website-Images-16.webp","datePublished":"2025-07-15 12:07:54","dateModified":"2025-07-15 12:07:54","description":"What once seemed like temporary disruptions have become a persistent reality, challenging financial forecasts and threatening operational stability. Meticulous planning can be undone overnight by a single supplier\u2019s inability...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/is-your-supply-contract-built-for-disruption-a-framework-for-resilience\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/is-your-supply-contract-built-for-disruption-a-framework-for-resilience\/"} April 8, 2025 Tariffs and Contract Performance: Can Tariffs be a Force Majeure Event? Following the previous imposition of significant tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, President Donald J. Trump announced on April 2, 2025 additional tariffs of varying amounts covering virtually all goods imported into the United States. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Tariffs and Contract Performance: Can Tariffs be a Force Majeure Event?","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Website-Images-4.webp","datePublished":"2025-04-08 10:46:49","dateModified":"2025-07-09 12:47:07","description":"If these tariffs threaten your company\u2019s ability to perform under a contract \u2013 or if your suppliers\/contractors are claiming an inability to perform their contractual duties due to the...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/tariffs-and-contract-performance-can-tariffs-be-a-force-majeure-event\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/tariffs-and-contract-performance-can-tariffs-be-a-force-majeure-event\/"} March 25, 2025 FinCEN Strikes Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and Persons On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule (the “Interim Rule”) that significantly alters beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"FinCEN Strikes Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and Persons","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-2.webp","datePublished":"2025-03-25 14:18:18","dateModified":"2025-03-25 14:18:19","description":"Notably, the Interim Rule revises the definition of \u201cReporting Company\u201d to include only entities formed under foreign laws which have registered to do business in the U.S. (formerly known...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/fincen-strikes-beneficial-ownership-reporting-requirements-for-u-s-companies-and-persons\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/fincen-strikes-beneficial-ownership-reporting-requirements-for-u-s-companies-and-persons\/"} March 4, 2025 U.S. Treasury Will Not Enforce Current BOI Reporting Deadlines Under Corporate Transparency Act On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced that it will not enforce any penalties or fines associated with beneficial ownership information reports (BOI Reports) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"U.S. Treasury Will Not Enforce Current BOI Reporting Deadlines Under Corporate Transparency Act","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Untitled-design-89.webp","datePublished":"2025-03-04 09:16:34","dateModified":"2025-03-04 09:16:35","description":"In the same announcement, the Treasury Department indicated that it will be issuing a proposed rule that will narrow the scope of the CTA to foreign Reporting Companies only....","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/u-s-treasury-will-not-enforce-current-boi-reporting-deadlines-under-corporate-transparency-act\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/u-s-treasury-will-not-enforce-current-boi-reporting-deadlines-under-corporate-transparency-act\/"} February 19, 2025 CTA Enforcement Reinstated with New Compliance Deadlines The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has stayed the last remaining nationwide injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in Smith v. U.S. Department of the Treasury. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"CTA Enforcement Reinstated with New Compliance Deadlines","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Website-Article-Graphic-1200-x-675-px-19.webp","datePublished":"2025-02-19 20:49:19","dateModified":"2025-02-19 20:49:19","description":"This decision follows the United States Supreme Court\u2019s ruling in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. McHenry\u2014formerly,\u00a0Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland. As a result, CTA enforcement is now...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/cta-enforcement-reinstated-with-new-compliance-deadlines\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/cta-enforcement-reinstated-with-new-compliance-deadlines\/"} February 17, 2025 The Corporate Transparency Act’s Impact on Medical Practices: Understanding Physicians’ Obligations Amid Recent Judicial and Legislative Developments Medical practices across the United States are grappling with new compliance obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This article addresses the CTA’s applicability to medical practices, its current legal status, and what physicians should do to prepare for compliance. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"The Corporate Transparency Act\u2019s Impact on Medical Practices: Understanding Physicians\u2019 Obligations Amid Recent Judicial and Legislative Developments","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-7.webp","datePublished":"2025-02-17 11:58:40","dateModified":"2025-04-17 12:54:59","description":"Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act\nThe CTA, enacted as part of the Federal Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, established new reporting requirements for businesses operating in the United States. The...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/the-corporate-transparencys-acts-impact-on-medical-practices-understanding-physicians-obligations-amid-recent-judicial-and-legislative-developments\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/the-corporate-transparencys-acts-impact-on-medical-practices-understanding-physicians-obligations-amid-recent-judicial-and-legislative-developments\/"} February 11, 2025 Michigan Employers Required to Provide Paid Sick Time Beginning February 21, 2025 Effective February 21, 2025, all Michigan employers will be required to provide employees with paid sick time under the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Michigan Employers Required to Provide Paid Sick Time Beginning February 21, 2025","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Untitled-design-6.webp","datePublished":"2025-02-11 16:05:08","dateModified":"2025-07-09 12:39:08","description":"Effective February 21, 2025, all Michigan employers will be required to provide employees with paid sick time under the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA).","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/michigan-employers-required-to-provide-paid-sick-time-beginning-february-21-2025\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/michigan-employers-required-to-provide-paid-sick-time-beginning-february-21-2025\/"} February 10, 2025 Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement Expected to Resume Following Legal Developments While the United States Supreme Court recently lifted one nationwide injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop, Incorporated et al. v. McHenry (formerly Garland), Case No. 4:24-cv-00478, CTA reporting requirements currently remain suspended under a separate federal court order (Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, et al., 6:24-cv-00336 (E.D. Tex.)). Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement Expected to Resume Following Legal Developments","datePublished":"2025-02-10 22:05:28","dateModified":"2025-02-10 22:05:29","description":"However, enforcement of the CTA is likely to resume in the near future. On February 5, 2025, the Department of Justice filed a notice of appeal and motion to...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/corporate-transparency-act-enforcement-expected-to-resume-following-legal-developments\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/corporate-transparency-act-enforcement-expected-to-resume-following-legal-developments\/"} January 27, 2025 CTA Enforcement Remains Suspended Amid Ongoing Litigation On January 23, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the U.S. Department of Justice’s request to stay the nationwide injunction that had previously banned enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its key implementing regulations (Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. McHenry—formerly, Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland). Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"CTA Enforcement Remains Suspended Amid Ongoing Litigation","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-2.webp","datePublished":"2025-01-27 09:32:19","dateModified":"2025-01-27 09:32:20","description":"However, despite this decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, a separate nationwide injunction issued by a federal court in Texas continues to prevent enforcement of the CTA\u2019s reporting requirements...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/cta-enforcement-remains-suspended-amid-ongoing-litigation\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/cta-enforcement-remains-suspended-amid-ongoing-litigation\/"} January 22, 2025 "Materially Altered": Michigan Court of Appeals Rules That Forum Selection Clause Added to Invoice Can't be Enforced You’re spending your day off on Luna Pier beach in Monroe County, Michigan. You’ll swim in the morning, get lunch at Gander’s Family Restaurant, and rent jet skis in the afternoon. That morning, however, you wake up and decide that you will do the exact same activities at North Avenue Beach in Chicago, Illinois instead. Have your plans been materially altered? Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"\"Materially Altered\": Michigan Court of Appeals Rules That Forum Selection Clause Added to Invoice Can't be Enforced","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design.webp","datePublished":"2025-01-22 13:34:29","dateModified":"2025-07-09 12:36:31","description":"According to the Court of Appeals, the answer is \u201cyes.\u201d\nIn a case of first impression, the Michigan Court of Appeals overturned a circuit court ruling enforcing a forum-selection clause...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/materially-altered-michigan-court-of-appeals-rules-that-forum-selection-clause-added-to-invoice-cant-be-enforced\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/materially-altered-michigan-court-of-appeals-rules-that-forum-selection-clause-added-to-invoice-cant-be-enforced\/"} January 15, 2025 Countdown to Tariffs: Are your contracts ready? President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on imported goods immediately upon taking office on January 20, 2025. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Countdown to Tariffs: Are your contracts ready?","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Website-Article-Graphic-1200-x-675-px-22.webp","datePublished":"2025-01-15 18:45:11","dateModified":"2025-07-09 12:35:21","description":"Those tariffs could have an immediate impact on the U.S. supply chain for goods, as services do not seem threatened by the potential tariffs. Domestic contracts for the sale...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/countdown-to-tariffs-are-your-contracts-ready\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/countdown-to-tariffs-are-your-contracts-ready\/"} December 27, 2024 Fifth Circuit Suspends Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act On December 26, 2024, a panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Fifth Circuit) vacated the previous stay of the lower court’s preliminary injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Fifth Circuit Suspends Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Untitled-design-89.webp","datePublished":"2024-12-27 10:48:54","dateModified":"2024-12-27 10:59:22","description":"As a result, the CTA and its reporting requirements are back on hold.\nIn Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc.,\u00a0et al\u00a0v. Garland et al., the Fifth Circuit explained that the decision...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/fifth-circuit-suspends-enforcement-of-corporate-transparency-act\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/fifth-circuit-suspends-enforcement-of-corporate-transparency-act\/"} December 26, 2024 CTA Reporting Requirements Resume: FinCEN Announces Extended Filing Deadlines On December 23, 2024, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued an order in the case of Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al. staying the nationwide preliminary injunction issued earlier in the month by a district court in Texas enjoining enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"CTA Reporting Requirements Resume: FinCEN Announces Extended Filing Deadlines","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Website-Article-Graphic-1200-x-675-px-19.webp","datePublished":"2024-12-26 15:42:43","dateModified":"2024-12-27 11:13:29","description":"UPDATE: On December 26, 2024, a panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the previous stay of the lower court\u2019s preliminary injunction against enforcement...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/cta-reporting-requirements-resume-fincen-announces-extended-filing-deadlines\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/cta-reporting-requirements-resume-fincen-announces-extended-filing-deadlines\/"} December 6, 2024 Injunction Halts Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction preventing the federal government from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its key implementing regulations. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Injunction Halts Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act","datePublished":"2024-12-06 19:06:32","dateModified":"2024-12-06 19:06:33","description":"This decision impacts the January 1, 2025 deadline for businesses designated as \u201cReporting Companies\u201d to submit beneficial ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).\nThe case, Texas Top...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/injunction-halts-enforcement-of-corporate-transparency-act\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/injunction-halts-enforcement-of-corporate-transparency-act\/"} October 29, 2024 FTC’s Ban on Covenants Not to Compete Remains on Hold The Federal Trade Commission’s ban on most covenant not to compete provisions in employment agreements was scheduled to take effect on September 4, 2024. Prior to that effective date several court cases challenging the FTC ban commenced. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"FTC\u2019s Ban on Covenants Not to Compete Remains on Hold","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Website-Article-Graphic-1200-x-675-px-15.webp","datePublished":"2024-10-29 14:31:32","dateModified":"2025-07-09 12:20:13","description":"The legal arguments advanced in these court cases mainly concern whether the FTC has the statutory authority to enact such a ban.\nShortly before the September 4, 2024 effective date...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/ftcs-ban-on-covenants-not-to-compete-remains-on-hold\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/ftcs-ban-on-covenants-not-to-compete-remains-on-hold\/"} September 6, 2024 Preparing Your Business for Sale One of the most difficult decisions a business owner will have to make in their career is deciding to sell their business. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Preparing Your Business for Sale","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Website-Article-Graphic-1200-x-675-px-11.webp","datePublished":"2024-09-06 07:18:00","dateModified":"2025-07-09 12:17:50","description":"The sale process can be a long, stressful, physically and emotionally draining, and disruptive to ongoing business operations. Planning well in advance of the desired sale date and engaging...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/preparing-your-business-for-sale\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/preparing-your-business-for-sale\/"} September 3, 2024 Price Collusion in the Crosshairs Price collusion is in the news lately, but it’s not the backroom deals between managers that is the focus for enforcement officials and legislators. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Price Collusion in the Crosshairs","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Website-Article-Graphic-1200-x-675-px-10.webp","datePublished":"2024-09-03 13:46:31","dateModified":"2025-07-09 12:17:17","description":"There has been a spate of legislation and lawsuits targeting the use of software that gives visibility to competitors\u2019 prices. This allows firms to adjust their prices, either undercutting...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/price-collusion-in-the-crosshairs\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/price-collusion-in-the-crosshairs\/"} July 1, 2024 Prohibition on Non-Compete Clauses Applies to Equity-Based and Compensation-Based Agreements In April, the Federal Trade Commission released its final rule banning most non-compete clauses between companies and their employees and independent contractors. Unless the rule is enjoined by a court, it will take effect September 4, 2024. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Prohibition on Non-Compete Clauses Applies to Equity-Based and Compensation-Based Agreements","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Website-Article-Graphic-1200-x-675-px-8.webp","datePublished":"2024-07-01 10:48:54","dateModified":"2025-07-09 12:15:12","description":"The Rule prohibits an employer from entering into, attempting to enter into, or attempting to enforce a non-compete agreement with an employee or independent contractor at any point after...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/prohibition-on-non-compete-clauses-applies-to-equity-based-and-compensation-based-agreements\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/prohibition-on-non-compete-clauses-applies-to-equity-based-and-compensation-based-agreements\/"} March 8, 2024 Alabama Court Declares Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional On March 1, 2024, a federal district court in Alabama entered a final declaratory judgment, finding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional and enjoining the Department of the Treasury and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) from enforcing the CTA against the plaintiffs. Nat’l Small Business United et. al., v. Janet Yellen, et al., Case No. 5:22-cv-1448 (N.D. Ala. 2024). Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Alabama Court Declares Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional","datePublished":"2024-03-08 11:30:19","dateModified":"2024-03-25 12:29:34","description":"The CTA, effective as of January 1, 2024, mandates certain entities (Reporting Companies) to disclose information about their Beneficial Owners to FinCEN. For additional details regarding the CTA and...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/alabama-court-declares-corporate-transparency-act-unconstitutional\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/alabama-court-declares-corporate-transparency-act-unconstitutional\/"} February 19, 2024 Moving Past Lights and Sirens: Considerations at the Outset of a Corporate Investigation Lights are flashing and sirens are blaring. Something has happened at the company, and the lawyers need to get to the bottom of it — pronto! Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Moving Past Lights and Sirens: Considerations at the Outset of a Corporate Investigation","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Untitled-design-88.webp","datePublished":"2024-02-19 11:30:25","dateModified":"2025-07-09 11:09:15","description":"The exigent circumstances that are often present at the outset of a corporate investigation may not lend themselves to calm contemplation, yet it is especially important that attorneys give...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/moving-past-lights-and-sirens-considerations-at-the-outset-of-a-corporate-investigation\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/moving-past-lights-and-sirens-considerations-at-the-outset-of-a-corporate-investigation\/"} January 2, 2024 Corporate Transparency Act Effective January 1, 2024 The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its administrative rules require most entities formed or registered to do business in the United States to disclose detailed information regarding the entity and its beneficial owners to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Here, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the CTA. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Corporate Transparency Act Effective January 1, 2024","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Untitled-design-89.webp","datePublished":"2024-01-02 16:55:00","dateModified":"2024-02-28 11:02:16","description":"What is the CTA?\nThe CTA creates a federal obligation for many domestic and foreign entities, regardless of when formed (each, a \u201cReporting Company\u201d) to disclose: (1) entity information; (2)...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/corporate-transparency-act-effective-january-1-2024\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/corporate-transparency-act-effective-january-1-2024\/"} September 20, 2023 Adjustments to Net Working Capital for a Business Transaction: The Art and the Science Parties to a business transaction, whether structured as a purchase of equity or assets, typically agree on a method to adjust the purchase price based on the net working capital of the acquired business as of closing. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Adjustments to Net Working Capital for a Business Transaction: The Art and the Science","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/financial-statement.png","datePublished":"2023-09-20 16:46:31","dateModified":"2025-07-09 10:46:26","description":"Generally, net working capital is determined by subtracting the business’ current liabilities from its current assets, excluding cash. Transactions are commonly structured on a “cash free” basis with the...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/adjustments-to-net-working-capital-for-a-business-transaction-the-art-and-the-science\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/adjustments-to-net-working-capital-for-a-business-transaction-the-art-and-the-science\/"} August 24, 2023 Is Group Captive Insurance Right For Your Client? A group captive or other captive structure has several benefits for many companies. In this Q&A, Kerr Russell attorney Eric Lark discusses what factors to consider when deciding whether Captive Insurance is right for your client. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Is Group Captive Insurance Right For Your Client?","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/untitled-design-75.png","datePublished":"2023-08-24 19:04:10","dateModified":"2025-07-09 10:42:10","description":"Q: What is a Captive and how can it help my client?\nA: Every company fights an unending battle to control expenses. Companies buying insurance in the traditional marketplace are...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/is-group-captive-insurance-right-for-your-client\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/is-group-captive-insurance-right-for-your-client\/"} August 15, 2023 Influencer Marketing: Navigating Legal Requirements for Transparent Relationships In the modern digital era, influencer marketing has become a powerful tool for businesses seeking to expand their reach and engage with targeted audiences. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Influencer Marketing: Navigating Legal Requirements for Transparent Relationships","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/influencer-marketing.png","datePublished":"2023-08-15 03:39:27","dateModified":"2025-07-09 10:40:46","description":"“Influencer marketing” generally involves collaborating with social media influencers to promote products or services in exchange for compensation, freebies, or other benefits. Contrary to popular belief, social media influencers...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/influencer-marketing-navigating-legal-requirements-for-transparent-relationships\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/influencer-marketing-navigating-legal-requirements-for-transparent-relationships\/"} July 25, 2023 New Detroit Ordinance Prohibits Retailers from Refusing Cash Payments The Detroit City Council unanimously enacted an ordinance that prohibits local businesses from refusing cash payments. The ordinance will affect all retail and food service businesses, including Detroit’s largest sports venues such as Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park, and Ford Field. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"New Detroit Ordinance Prohibits Retailers from Refusing Cash Payments","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/cash-transaction.png","datePublished":"2023-07-25 00:46:57","dateModified":"2025-07-08 10:49:46","description":"The cashless ban aims to support over 100,000 unbanked Detroit residents. The ordinance was enacted by the City Council on June 13, 2023 and is effective on September 11,...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/new-detroit-ordinance-prohibits-retailers-from-refusing-cash-payments\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/new-detroit-ordinance-prohibits-retailers-from-refusing-cash-payments\/"} April 3, 2023 The Significance of Purchase Price Allocation When buying or selling a business, Section 1060 of the Internal Revenue Code requires buyers and sellers to allocate the purchase price to be allocated among the assets bought or sold based on the fair market value of those assets. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"The Significance of Purchase Price Allocation","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/purchase-price-allocation.png","datePublished":"2023-04-03 15:07:52","dateModified":"2025-07-08 10:36:31","description":"These purchase price allocations have significant tax consequences to both buyers and sellers. Therefore, parties should fully understand the tax ramifications prior to agreeing to any purchase price allocation.\nSection...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/the-significance-of-purchase-price-allocation\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/the-significance-of-purchase-price-allocation\/"} January 19, 2023 Indication of Interest vs. a Letter of Intent Buyers and sellers in an M&A transaction will enter into numerous documents and agreements, such as Indications of Interest and Letters of Intent. Richard Buslepp recently outlined the difference between these two common merger documents for DBusiness. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Indication of Interest vs. a Letter of Intent","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/reviewing-documents.png","datePublished":"2023-01-19 21:02:02","dateModified":"2025-07-08 10:20:58","description":"While many economists are predicting that the United States economy will experience a recession during 2023, resulting in a decline in M&A activity, there are many M&A experts who...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/indication-of-interest-vs-a-letter-of-intent\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/indication-of-interest-vs-a-letter-of-intent\/"} April 8, 2021 State and Local Tax Considerations for Remote Employees – and their Employers Government mandated work-from-home orders have created a remote workforce, creating a host of complex state and local tax issues for both employers and their employees. Even as these orders expire, a common trend among employers is to implement flexible, long-term (and in some cases permanent) work-from-home arrangements. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"State and Local Tax Considerations for Remote Employees \u2013 and their Employers","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/d1600810.png","datePublished":"2021-04-08 17:21:36","dateModified":"2025-07-07 15:20:59","description":"Among the many important issues for employers to consider will be whether they will now be subject to various business taxes in the state or local jurisdiction where the...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/state-and-local-tax-considerations-for-remote-employees-and-their-employers\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/state-and-local-tax-considerations-for-remote-employees-and-their-employers\/"} March 10, 2021 Richard Buslepp discusses Golden Parachutes vs. Golden Handcuffs for Crain's Detroit Business Each of these tactics are used to incentivize employees involved in a merger situation, but when should one be used over the other? 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August 20, 2026 33 Kerr Russell Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America® for 2027 Kerr Russell is pleased to announce that 33 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, a universally regarded guide to legal excellence. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"33 Kerr Russell Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America\u00ae for 2027","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Website-Images-23.webp","datePublished":"2026-08-20 10:36:17","dateModified":"2026-08-20 10:36:18","description":"Notably, three Kerr Russell attorneys have been named “Lawyer of the Year” for their respective practices: C. David Bargamian, Real Estate Litigation; Michael D. Carroll, Construction Litigation; and Patrick...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/33-kerr-russell-attorneys-named-best-lawyers-in-america-for-2027\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/33-kerr-russell-attorneys-named-best-lawyers-in-america-for-2027\/"} November 6, 2025 Kerr Russell Recognized Once Again as a “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers® Best Lawyers® has once again honored Kerr Russell as a “Best Law Firm,” ranking the firm regionally in 24 practice areas for 2026. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Kerr Russell Recognized Once Again as a \u201cBest Law Firm\u201d by Best Lawyers\u00ae","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Heading-8.webp","datePublished":"2025-11-06 11:02:45","dateModified":"2025-11-06 11:02:46","description":"This year\u2019s recognition highlights the firm\u2019s continued excellence and growth across a broad range of legal disciplines. Notably, Kerr Russell\u2019s Real Estate Litigation practice made an impressive debut in...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-recognized-once-again-as-a-best-law-firm-by-best-lawyers\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-recognized-once-again-as-a-best-law-firm-by-best-lawyers\/"} August 21, 2025 29 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers in America® Kerr Russell is pleased to announce that 29 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, a universally regarded guide to legal excellence. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"29 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Lawyers in America\u00ae","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Website-Images-28.webp","datePublished":"2025-08-21 09:15:26","dateModified":"2025-08-21 09:15:27","description":"Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers has become a trusted source for identifying the top legal talent in the country. Recognition is based entirely on peer review, using...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/29-kerr-russell-attorneys-recognized-in-the-2026-edition-of-best-lawyers-in-america\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/29-kerr-russell-attorneys-recognized-in-the-2026-edition-of-best-lawyers-in-america\/"} May 19, 2025 Kerr Russell Advises Visit Detroit Deal with Juventus C. David Bargamian recently assisted Visit Detroit (the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau) in a sponsorship agreement with Juventus Football Club. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Kerr Russell Advises Visit Detroit Deal with Juventus","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Website-Images-7.webp","datePublished":"2025-05-19 15:59:44","dateModified":"2025-05-19 15:59:45","description":"As part of the prestigious, multi-year agreement, the Visit Detroit logo\u00a0will be featured on the front of Juventus\u2019 jerseys beginning in the 2025\/2026 season. Bargamian handled the US portion...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-advises-visit-detroit-deal-with-juventus\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-advises-visit-detroit-deal-with-juventus\/"} March 31, 2025 Kerr Russell and Barris Sott Announce Combination Kerr, Russell and Weber PLC and Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker PLLC, two long-standing Detroit-based law firms, announced today that they are combining effective April 1, 2025. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Kerr Russell and Barris Sott Announce Combination","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Website-Images-1.webp","datePublished":"2025-03-31 20:07:27","dateModified":"2025-03-31 20:07:28","description":"The resulting firm will have more than 60 attorneys working in Kerr Russell\u2019s Detroit office at 500 Woodward Avenue, with enhanced capabilities in areas including real estate, corporate law,...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-and-barris-sott-announce-combination\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-and-barris-sott-announce-combination\/"} November 7, 2024 Kerr Russell Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” for 2025 Best Lawyers® has once again recognized Kerr Russell as a “Best Law Firm,” having ranked the firm regionally in 21 practice areas. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Kerr Russell Recognized as a \u201cBest Law Firm\u201d for 2025","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Social-posts-9.webp","datePublished":"2024-11-07 11:42:13","dateModified":"2024-11-07 11:42:14","description":"Notably, Kerr Russell\u2019s Appellate, Immigration and Municipal practices all moved to Tier 1 from Tier 2 in previous years. Bankruptcy and Restructuring moved to Tier 2 and Kerr Russell...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-recognized-as-a-best-law-firm-for-2025\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-recognized-as-a-best-law-firm-for-2025\/"} September 24, 2024 Ferris Selected for Detroit Regional Chamber's Leadership Detroit 45 Daniel J. Ferris has been selected as a member of the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit program, a nine-month transformational leadership program designed to challenge emerging and existing community leaders from Southeast Michigan to bring about positive change. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Ferris Selected for Detroit Regional Chamber's Leadership Detroit 45","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Website-Article-Graphic-1200-x-675-px-12.webp","datePublished":"2024-09-24 11:22:11","dateModified":"2024-09-24 11:22:12","description":"As part of Leadership Detroit 45, Dan will join nearly 80 executives across Southeast Michigan, representing a cross-section of the community, including business, organized labor, government, education, media, civic...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/ferris-selected-for-detroit-regional-chambers-leadership-detroit-45\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/ferris-selected-for-detroit-regional-chambers-leadership-detroit-45\/"} August 15, 2024 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America\u00ae 2025","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Social-posts-7.webp","datePublished":"2024-08-15 10:37:20","dateModified":"2025-07-07 14:05:36","description":"Compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, more than 27 million evaluations were analyzed for the 2025 edition. Notably, two Kerr Russell attorneys have been recognized as “Lawyer of...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-attorneys-recognized-by-best-lawyers-in-america-2024-and-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch-2\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-attorneys-recognized-by-best-lawyers-in-america-2024-and-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch-2\/"} November 13, 2023 Kerr Russell Granted Motion for Summary Judgement Max Sneyd and Danielle Kus recently represented an event venue against Plaintiffs that had signed a contract for their event to take place at the client’s venue. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Kerr Russell Granted Motion for Summary Judgement","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/deline-klima-graphic-2.png","datePublished":"2023-11-13 18:33:45","dateModified":"2024-01-02 15:52:59","description":"The plaintiffs twice rescheduled their event and then eventually canceled for their own convenience. Though the plaintiffs signed a booking contract clearly stating that deposits were non-refundable for voluntary...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-granted-motion-for-summary-judgement\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-granted-motion-for-summary-judgement\/"} November 2, 2023 Kerr Russell Ranked a “Best Law Firm” for 2024 Firms included on the list are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Kerr Russell Ranked a \u201cBest Law Firm\u201d for 2024","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/untitled-design-80.png","datePublished":"2023-11-02 09:18:53","dateModified":"2024-07-10 13:41:35","description":"Best Lawyers\u00ae has once again recognized Kerr Russell as a “Best Law Firm,” having ranked the firm regionally in 19 practice areas. Notably, Kerr Russell’s Appellate and Immigration practices...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-ranked-a-best-law-firm-for-2024\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-ranked-a-best-law-firm-for-2024\/"} August 17, 2023 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized By Best Lawyers In America© 2024 And Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch Twenty Kerr Russell members were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024. In addition, six Kerr Russell attorneys were recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized By Best Lawyers In America\u00a9 2024 And Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-lawyers-2024.png","datePublished":"2023-08-17 08:10:54","dateModified":"2025-07-07 14:06:54","description":"Since it was first published in 1983,\u00a0Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence and are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. More...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-attorneys-recognized-by-best-lawyers-in-america-2024-and-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-attorneys-recognized-by-best-lawyers-in-america-2024-and-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch\/"} January 4, 2023 Cody Attisha Named Member At Kerr Russell Cody Attisha was recently named a member (partner) at Kerr Russell. He was selected at the end of 2022 for the promotion effective January 1, 2023. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Cody Attisha Named Member At Kerr Russell","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/attisha-w-icon.png","datePublished":"2023-01-04 17:07:02","dateModified":"2024-01-02 17:17:38","description":"Cody joined the firm in 2018. He focuses his practice on taxation law, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, finance, and estate and trust planning. Cody counsels clients through all...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/cody-attisha-named-member-at-kerr-russell\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/cody-attisha-named-member-at-kerr-russell\/"} November 3, 2022 Kerr Russell Ranked As U.S. News “Best Law Firm” 2023 Kerr Russell is once again ranked as a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News and Best Lawyers. Firms included on the list are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Kerr Russell Ranked As U.S. News \u201cBest Law Firm\u201d 2023","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/detroit.png","datePublished":"2022-11-03 14:14:29","dateModified":"2024-01-02 15:16:06","description":"The 2023 edition of U.S. News \u2013 Best Lawyers\u00ae \u201cBest Law Firms\u201d recognizes the most elite firms across the nation, identified for their professional excellence with consistently positive feedback...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-ranked-as-u-s-news-best-law-firm-2023\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-ranked-as-u-s-news-best-law-firm-2023\/"} October 12, 2022 Kerr Russell Obtains Dismissal of Claims on Behalf of Client Kerr Russell prevails in federal litigation over employee non-compete agreements. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Kerr Russell Obtains Dismissal of Claims on Behalf of Client","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/powell_deline-1024x1024.png","datePublished":"2022-10-12 16:01:33","dateModified":"2024-01-02 15:16:07","description":"Matthew Powell and James DeLine recently prevailed on behalf of Michigan’s leading premium food and wine distributor on a game-changing motion for preliminary injunction brought in the United States...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-obtains-dismissal-of-claims\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-obtains-dismissal-of-claims\/"} August 18, 2022 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2023 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch Eighteen Kerr Russell members were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023. Notably, fourteen of the named attorneys have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for more than five years. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America\u00a9 2023 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/best-lawyers-2023.png","datePublished":"2022-08-18 08:08:35","dateModified":"2025-07-07 14:08:40","description":"Kerr Russell also had six attorneys recognized as 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch in the practice areas of corporate law, tax law, mergers and acquisitions, labor and employment...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-attorneys-recognized-by-best-lawyers-in-america-2023-and-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-attorneys-recognized-by-best-lawyers-in-america-2023-and-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch\/"} August 12, 2022 Kerr Russell Attorneys Named 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Eleven Kerr Russell members have been included among the 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"Kerr Russell Attorneys Named 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/super-lawyers-2022.png","datePublished":"2022-08-12 07:35:07","dateModified":"2024-01-05 14:11:14","description":"Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Attorneys...","url":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-attorneys-named-2022-michigan-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars\/","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/kerr-russell-attorneys-named-2022-michigan-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars\/"} November 15, 2021 16 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized As DBusiness 2022 Top Lawyers A total of 16 lawyers from Kerr Russell are named DBusiness magazine Top Lawyers for 2022. The attorneys are selected through a peer review process, polling more than 18,000 attorneys across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston Counties. Read More {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"16 Kerr Russell Attorneys Recognized As DBusiness 2022 Top Lawyers","image":"https:\/\/www.kerr-russell.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/d1665729.png","datePublished":"2021-11-15 14:14:05","dateModified":"2024-01-02 15:16:11","description":"Congratulations to the following attorneys who have been recognized as Top Lawyers by DBusiness magazine.\nJason W. Bank\u00a0\u2013 Bankruptcy and Creditor\/Debtor Rights Law\nJames R. Cambridge\u00a0\u2013 Corporate Law\nMichael D. 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**Kerr Russell is pleased to announce that 17 lawyers have been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.**