Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 28 lawyers have been included in the 2022 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, including four receiving “Lawyer of the Year” distinction.  Eleven of the 28 lawyers have been included in the Ones to Watch edition, which recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers…

In our previous posts, we addressed two topics that affected employers at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic: paid leave and return to school. Recently, as the downward trend in COVID-19 cases continues and the world tries to return to some semblance of normalcy, Michigan’s Governor announced that the State will permit in-person office work—even…

An insurance agent is essentially an “order taker.” Under well-established law in Michigan, an insurance agent owes no duty to advise an individual seeking insurance about the adequacy of coverage absent a special relationship, which arises only in limited circumstances (e.g., a special relationship may arise when an insurance agent misrepresents the nature or extent…

Collins Einhorn is pleased to announce that attorney Mary C. Aretha has been included in Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Up & Coming Lawyers class of 2020. Mary was one of thirty honorees selected via committee based on criteria which include having established a name for themselves, going above and beyond, and displaying the ambition, drive, determination, and accomplishments…

When Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) last spring, the major issue facing professional corporations was when to return to work and how to do so safely. As summer has turned to fall, the primary issue now facing many professional corporations is how to address employees who cannot work their normal schedules…

The past three months have created unprecedented challenges for professionals across all sectors of Michigan’s economy. As we begin to explore returning to the workplace, law firms, accounting firms, and other professional service corporations are confronting new issues, such as how to reintegrate our employees into our workplaces safely and in compliance with employment laws…

Lawyers aren’t immune from the mental-health implications of the COVID-19 crisis. As social distancing has continued, the isolating practice of remote work has become the new normal. So it’s critical that we, as lawyers, are mindful of our well-being and the well-being of our colleagues, family members, and friends. Below are several strategies and resources…

You just won a major legal battle on behalf of your client. You can’t wait to post about your victory on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. You start typing up a long narrative of your win on your social-media pages. But wait, you think, are there any ethical rules I should consider before posting? Ethical…

Attorneys routinely use settlement demands as a method to resolve cases without the time commitment and cost associated with protracted litigation. But at a certain point, the language of a settlement demand may cross the line from mere negotiation strategy into illegal extortion. This is particularly true when the settlement demand includes a threat of…

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that attorney Mary C. Aretha has joined the firm’s Professional Liability practice group. Aretha has significant experience defending professional liability claims from the pre-suit phase through trial preparation. She also has experience defending employment discrimination and general negligence claims. In 2011, Aretha graduated with a B.A., Summa…