Brooks Kushman is pleased to welcome four new Associates, Karen Feldman, Corey Neil, Isheeta Patel and Brett Smith, to the firm’s growing patent prosecution and litigation practice. “The new associates are a strong addition to our patent prosecution and litigation …
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American Society of Employers (ASE) seeks nominations for Michigan’s 2016 HR Executive of the Year award; deadline is July 1
The American Society of Employers (ASE), one of the nation’s oldest and largest employer associations, is seeking nominations for ASE’s 2016 Michigan HR Executive of the Year award. The call for nominations was announced by Mary E. Corrado, president and …
Continue ReadingFreeStar Financial Credit Union earns Macomb County’s Best of the Best Award for fifth year
FreeStar Financial Credit Union, formerly known as Central Macomb Community Credit Union, was named in Macomb Daily’s Best of the Best Readers Choice Awards as the best credit union for the fifth year in a row. “We are thrilled that …
Continue ReadingButzel Long’s Immigration Department is the only Michigan law firm recognized in Immigration ranking by Chambers USA 2016; Detroit-based law firm increases attorney rankings and recognition in Chambers’ “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2016 – The Client’s Guide”
Butzel Long attorneys and practice areas have been recognized by Chambers USA 2016. – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2016 – The Client’s Guide. Notably, the firm’s Immigration Practice Department is the only Michigan law firm ranked in Immigration by …
Continue ReadingEd Wolking Jr. Retiring After 30 Years at Detroit Regional Chamber
DETROIT, June 23, 2016: On Thursday, June 30, Ed Wolking Jr., executive counsel of the Detroit Regional Chamber, will retire after 30 years of service at one of the oldest, largest, and most respected chambers of commerce in the country. …
Continue ReadingRick Hendricks receives Jack J. Rehmann Community Leadership Award
Rehmann Principal Rick Hendricks has been named the 2016 recipient of the Jack J. Rehmann Community Leadership Award. Established in 1995, the award encourages and recognizes Rehmann associates who have taken leadership roles in community volunteer organizations for the betterment …
Continue ReadingLegislative Update: Detroit Public Schools Funding, Energy Reform Discussions Underway
The state Legislature wrapped up its summer session with a rush of activity, passing several major reforms including a $617 million funding package and restructuring plan for Detroit Public Schools. While lacking the breadth of oversight advocated by the Chamber and other business leaders, the legislation provides much-needed debt relief, district and operational reform, and transition funding.
Continue ReadingLeadership Detroit Graduates 69, Honors Positive Changemakers at Commencement
Last week, Leadership Detroit celebrated the commencement of its 37th class, while presenting its annual awards to three alumni who have made a positive impact on the region. Commencement took place at the Garden Theater in Detroit and featured 69 executives from across the region, representing business, organized labor, government, education, media, civic groups, health services and community organizations.
Continue ReadingIntellectual Asset Management Ranks Brinks Gilson & Lione “At the Top of the IP List”; Ann Arbor Managing Shareholder Oberholtzer Singled Out in IAM Patent 1000
Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law boutiques in the United States, is “at the top of the list” again this year for intellectual property according to IAM Patent 1000 2016—The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, Intellectual …
Continue ReadingBrooks Kushman Partners with Girl Scouts to Promote Diversity in STEM Education
In partnership with the Girl Scouts of Southeast Michigan, Intellectual Property Owners Educational Foundation and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Brooks Kushman was able to distribute over 160 IP Patches throughout southeast Michigan during the 2015/2016 Girl Scouts …
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