Legal Basics Videos

Foster Swift business attorneys in Michigan realize entrepreneurs and business owners have lots of legal questions so we've developed a library of short videos to provide basic legal information on some of the more frequently asked questions. The video collection will continue to grow as we see trends among our clients' needs.

Please remember, the content is for general information purposes and is not a substitute for consulting with a business lawyer licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Business Basics Video Library

Business Starter Series

Up and Running Series

Local government

Freedom of Information Requests (FOIA)

DISCLAIMER:
Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC videos are intended to provide general information. THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. Individuals viewing the video should consult an attorney to determine how the information applies to any specific situation before taking any action.

2024 Labor & Employment Law Update

Status of Noncompete Agreements Following Block of FTC Final Rule Ban

Use of Video and Audio Recordings in the Workplace

What Employers Need to Know About Public and Private Sectors of Labor Law

Implementing DEI into an Employer's Use of AI to Avoid Unintentional Discrimination

Best Practices for Recordkeeping to Avoid Legal Violations

How Should Employers Approach Employee Accommodations?

Concerns Surrounding Employee Drug and Alcohol Testing Policies

2024 Labor and Employment Law Update (Full Video)

An Update on Michigan's Sick Leave and Minimum Wage

2nd Wednesday Lunch Break

The New Normal: Cybersecurity Essentials for Businesses

An Overview of Michigan's Recent Firearm Laws

Election Day 2024: A Guide to Essential Polling Etiquette

Best Practices to Avoid Legal Consequences for Parents & College Bound Students

Implications of FTC's Noncompete Ban for Employers

Changed Premises Liability Laws Pose Real Threat to Business & Property Owners

Classification: Employees vs. Independent Contractors in a New Era

What AI Legal Issues Can Impact Your Business?

How Will the CTA Affect Your Business?

How to Manage Parenting Time During the Holidays

How Recent Ruling Will Impact Your DEI Business Initiatives

Unintended Consequences Your College Student May Face

Why Trademarks Can Be One of Your Most Valuable Assets

How Mich. Supreme Court Decision May Affect Contract Drafting Between Suppliers and Buyers?

Should Employers Use Generative AI in the Hiring Process?

Michigan Felony Sentencing Guidelines

What Businesses Need to Know About the MTA

Learn Recent Changes in Employment Law

Will 2023 Bring Changes to Michigan's Workers' Comp Laws?

Closing 2022 with Year-End Best Practices for Businesses

Motor Vehicle Accidents and Your Business

Litigation Series: Benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution

Litigation Series: What To Do If You Are Being Sued

Litigation Series: What To Know If You Are Going To Sue

Concerns and Obligations for Businesses Under the Corporate Transparency Act

Key Considerations For Selling A Business

Putting the Children First in Co-Parenting

Who is Liable When No One is Behind the Wheel?

Learn the Basics of Women Owned Small Business Certification

Your Customer has Filed Bankruptcy - What's Next?

Commercial Real Estate Concerns in the COVID Environment

Creative Collections

Are You Prepared? Legal Strategies for College Students & Families

Common Legal Pitfalls for College Students

Knowing the Importance of Consent

Facing Criminal Charges in College

Legal Options to Combat Cyber-Bullying & Online Defamation

Computers, Cybersecurity & Identity Theft in a College Environment

Understanding Durable Power of Attorney in an Emergency for Parents & College Students

Effects and Legal Consequences of Distracted Driving

Bullying: Awareness, Prevention, & When to Get Involved

Business

Legal Insights Into Businesses Using AI

Key Considerations When Selling a Business

Key Considerations When Buying a Business

Foster Swift Deal Team Intro

Qualified Opportunity Funds

Tax Planning for Farm Losses

Securities Exemptions 101

Convertible Promissory Notes

Michigan Sales Tax Update

Michigan Sales and Use Tax Audits: What You Need to Know

Get It in Writing: Contracts

Covenants Not to Compete

Employer Services

Fair Labor Standards Act Compliance Issues

Employee Benefits: Retirement Plan Issues

Employee Benefits: Cafeteria Plan

Employee Benefits: Retirement Plan Failures

Employee Benefits: Importance of Proper Counsel

Employee Classification

Employee vs Independent Contractor

At Will Employment: What You Need to Know About Hiring and Firing

Family Law Minute

Maximizing Your Parenting Time Holiday Schedule

Co-Parenting Coordination

Intellectual Property

Data Protection, Cybersecurity and Third Party Vendor Management: Introduction

Data Protection, Cybersecurity and Third Party Vendor Management: Shifting Focus

Legal Strategies for the Michigan Farmer

The Value-Add Component of Auctions

The Corporate Transparency Act and You

Entity Selection

Legal Strategies for Women Leaders

Back to School Guide: How to Balance Careers, Schedules & Divorce

2024 AI Legal Strategies and Predictions

What Can My Business Contribute to a Campaign?

What Do I Do if My Business Gets Sued

Why Selecting the Right Legal Counsel is Essential to Your Business

Protecting Your Business and Assets when the Marriage Fails

Learn Executive Compensation Options & Negotiation

Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification: Process, Requirements and Benefits

Life, Law & Lessons

Anatomy of a Lawsuit

What is the Burden of Proof?

Understanding Different Legal Phrases

Classification of Business Entities

The Potential Consequences of Social Media Use

Steps to Take When You're in a Car Accident

Escheat Michigan Law

Are Verbal Contracts Binding?

Five Steps to Know When Starting a New Business

How to Find a Good Attorney

What is a Contract?

Intro to "Life, Law * Lessons" with Bryan Cermak

Preventative Law

Being Proactive in Your Business' Future

Preventative Law with Bryan Cermak - Why It's Important

Small Business Resources

How to Form an LLC

Crowdfunding: Update on Title III Rules

Tax Planning for Family Businesses

Vendor Management

Record Retention

Forming a Business Entity

2023 Labor & Employment Law Update

Workplace Monitoring: What Has Changed for Employers?

Unintentional Discrimination: Employers' Use of AI

NLRB Update Contract Clauses

Workplace Policies: Employee Drug Testing

Legal Dilemmas of Employee Misclassification

Unemployment Insurance Matters