• Food Safety Modernization Act: The Impact on the Food Industry One Bite at a Time

    July 16, 2018

    The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is a law applicable to food producers, processors and transporters. The purpose of the law is to protect the public from foodborne illness. Data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention data indicates that over 3,000 people in the United States die from foodborne illnesses each year while […]

  • Man Rolls Jeep on Beach Dunes, Sues Rental Car Company for $7.5 Million

    July 9, 2018

    (July 7, 2018) “Man rolls jeep on beach dunes, sues rental company for $7.5 Million”

  • Rhoades McKee Seeks Damages Against Jeep Rental Company on Behalf of Illinois Client

    July 6, 2018

    (July 6, 2018) “Rhoades McKee seeks damages against jeep rental company on behalf of Illinois client”

  • $7.5M Lawsuit After Jeep Rolls on Dunes

    July 6, 2018

    (July 5, 2018) “A man suffered disabling injuries while driving a rented Jeep on dunes is suing for millions”

  • Illinois Tourist Seeks $7.5 Million in Damages for Fraudulent Practices of Michigan Recreational Jeep Rental Company

    June 29, 2018

    (June 29, 2018) Today, Rhoades McKee Attorneys Paul McCarthy, Martin Buschle, and Stephen Hulst filed a lawsuit against Parrot’s Landing, Inc., a Michigan Corporation, its owner, Travis Parrott, and its former employee, David Wilson, on behalf of Illinois residents, Dr. John Ross and his wife, Erin.  Dr. Ross suffered multiple neck fractures in a Jeep […]

  • Should You Require Employees to Sign an Arbitration Agreement?

    June 26, 2018

    In May, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the right of employers to require and enforce pre-dispute class and collective action waivers as part of individual arbitration agreements.  Many employers have elected to require employees to agree at the time of hire or as a condition of continuing employment that any employment disputes be dealt with […]

  • What Michigan Nurses Should Know About LARA Investigations and Administrative Complaints

    June 2, 2018

    Many complaints made to the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) regarding nurses arise in an employment context and involve issues with employers. Nurses and other employees in Michigan have a right to obtain a copy of their personnel files, which often contain documents and information that can help them formulate and support […]

  • Session Three | Baby Please Don’t Leave Me: Surviving the FMLA/ADA/WC Blues

    May 29, 2018

    Webinar This webinar focuses on the interplay between the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”), Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Workers’ Compensation (“WC”) laws.  All three allow or mandate leaves of absence for employees with serious illness or injuries, but what they require for compliance differs significantly. This webinar will provide supervisors and human resource […]

  • Session Two | #MeToo and You: A Sexual Harassment Toolkit for the Post-Weinstein Era

    May 28, 2018

    Webinar The #MeToo movement is a worldwide campaign against sexual harassment and assault, which includes preventing it at work. Our sexual harassment prevention webinar will train supervisors and HR professionals to recognize behaviors and situations that can lead to sexual harassment claims, develop strategies for responding to and investigating claims, identify ways to create a […]

  • Session One | Tweet What? Social Media in the Workplace

    May 27, 2018

    Webinar Social Media platforms continue to drive connections not only in personal relationships but also professional circles. Organizations embraced the use of social media, however, research suggests that nearly 45% of employees say their employer does not have a social media policy. Attend this one hour webinar to understand: Business risks and challenges associated with […]

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