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The fierce battle to control automated vehicle (AV) technology may signal a power shift in the automotive industry, Brinks attorney says

November 25, 2019

Ownership and liability are central factors in the race to negotiate terms in supply and licensing agreements CONTACT: Barbara Fornasiero,…

Brinks Gilson & Lione attorneys address timely intellectual property law topics

September 12, 2019

CONTACT: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466; Ann Arbor, Mich. — September 12, 2019—Attorneys with the Ann Arbor office of…

In gig economy, individuals take risk in hiring “independent contractors” who lack employer backing

October 1, 2018

CONTACT: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications, 248.260.8466; barbara@eafocus.com Southfield, Mich. —October 1, 2018— While the disruptive gig economy went gangbusters in…

Personal injury attorney says Michigan’s No-Fault Insurance Act is uniquely set up to handle autonomous vehicle accidents

March 22, 2018

Media contact: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications, 248.260.8466; barbara@eafocus.com Southfield, Mich. —March 22, 2018— A. Vince Colella, a civil rights and…

Brinks Gilson & Lione attorney says trade secret theft cases reflect a ferocious race to be first in the autonomous vehicle space

March 19, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2018 CONTACT Barbara Fornasiero EAFocus, Inc. 248.260.8466 barbara@eafocus.com Ann Arbor, Mich. — James K. Cleland,…

Following Uber’s sexual harassment house cleaning, Detroit employment attorney looks at today’s corporate culture, sees need for more training and disciplinary measures

June 8, 2017

“CEOs… are being reminded that their businesses can suffer irreparable damage from a toxic workplace, regardless of how popular the…

New Michigan Limousine, Taxicab and Transportation Network Company Act goes into effect March 21; clarifies employment status of Uber and Lyft drivers

February 22, 2017

Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications, 248.260.8466, barbara@eafocus.com Detroit–Feb. 21, 2017–On March 21, 2017, the employment status of drivers working…

Nemeth Law attorney considers the need for new classification of on-demand workers

December 4, 2015

Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications, 248.260.8466, barbara@eafocus.com Detroit, Mich. –Dec. 3, 2015 – Patricia Nemeth, founder of Detroit-based management…

Defense attorney has a message for those who want to avoid a DUI charge on Thanksgiving Eve: Don’t Drive!

November 24, 2015

Wednesday before Thanksgiving among busiest bar nights of the year Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications, cell: 248.260.8466, barbara@eafocus.com Southfield,…

New gun policy by Uber reignites discussion on whether its on-demand workers are independent contractors or employees

July 7, 2015

Lawsuits continue to threaten the future of Uber’s on-demand worker approach Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications, 248.260.8466, barbara@eafocus.com Detroit,…