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Warner Norcross Recognized as One of the “Cool Places to Work” by Crain’s Detroit Business
Warner Norcross Recognized as One of the “Cool Places to Work” by Crain’s Detroit Business 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Warner Norcross was ranked among large employers for its commitment to work-life balance, workplace flexibility and excellent compensation and benefits package.  Recognition on the list was based on several factors includingcommunicating with employees, attracting talent and creating a positive environment.  This is the fifth year the firm, which has eight offices in the state, has been included on the Crain’s list.

Crain’s Detroit asked employees to nominate their company back in the spring.  Companies receiving the best nominations by their employees were then given the opportunity to complete a survey administered by the American Society of Employers, which was further evaluated.

About Warner Norcross
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with 230 attorneys practicing in eight offices throughout Michigan:  Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb County, Midland, Muskegon and Southfield.  By providing discerning and proactive legal advice, Warner Norcross forges a better partnership with its clients.  To learn more, visit www.wnj.com or follow us on twitter @WNJLLP.

Warner Norcross Named One of Top Places to Work by Detroit Free Press
Warner Norcross Named One of Top Places to Work by Detroit Free Press 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

The survey ranked Warner Norcross, which has eight offices across Michigan, among the leading mid-size employers in the state.  Hundreds of companies were nominated for the award, which evaluated career opportunities, compensation and benefits, management, direction and related areas.  This is the sixth year that Warner Norcross has been on the annual list.

Attorneys and staff from each of the firm’s offices were surveyed for the award.  They gave Warner Norcross high marks for offering alternative work arrangements, job sharing, telecommuting, flexible schedules and a compensation system that promotes teamwork.  The law firm was also noted for its strong commitment to philanthropy.

Warner offices in Southeast and West Michigan have both been honored repeatedly in the 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For.

About Warner Norcross
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP is a corporate law firm with 230 attorneys practicing in eight offices throughout Michigan:  Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb County, Midland, Muskegon and Southfield.  By providing discerning and proactive legal advice, Warner Norcross forges a better partnership with its clients.  To learn more, visit www.wnj.com or follow us on twitter @WNJLLP.

Southfield Participates in Movember Mens Health Awareness Month
Southfield Participates in Movember Mens Health Awareness Month 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Movember

Movember is the global men’s health charity where men grow and women support the moustache during November. Participation begins once you sign up and become part of the official movement to change the face of men’s health. Movember is about bringing back the moustache (Mo), having fun, creating conversations and awareness and raising funds for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health problems.
The Southfield community is getting involved by decorating their doors. From the Public Library to the Burgh House, you’ll be seeing the Movember style all around town. To learn more about how to get our Southfield business involved please contact Joni McCracken at jmccracken@cityofsouthfield.com. read more

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC Welcomes Community to Renovated Space in the Southfield Town Center
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC Welcomes Community to Renovated Space in the Southfield Town Center 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC, a Southfield-based law firm, recently completed some extensive office renovations. To accommodate their rapidly expanding legal staff the firm, located in the 4000 tower of the Town Center, updated their ninth floor office, in addition to adding space on the tenth floor.Collins Einhorn 1

The firm specializes in several practice areas professional liability, general liability, insurance, environmental, fire and explosion, employment, workers compensation and appellate.

The 42 attorneys and their clients now enjoy two new entrances, one on each floor, an elevator lobby waiting area featuring a “floating receptionist desk,” new security system/doors, passkey system, in addition to a refinished hallway, four new conference rooms with a large board room and expanded kitchen area.

The focus of these renovations was to exhibit a progressive style that is open and welcoming while maintaining a professional atmosphere. This was achieved through a new open design, use of crisp colors, contemporary artwork and stylish furniture. The community response has been extremely positive and has “wowed” clientele. read more

Warner Norcross Ranked Top-Tier Law Firm by Best Lawyers,U.S. News & World Report
Warner Norcross Ranked Top-Tier Law Firm by Best Lawyers,U.S. News & World Report 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Warner Norcross & Judd LLP has been ranked one of the “Best Law Firms” by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report.

Three of the firm’s offices received top-tier ratings in multiple practice areas.  Criteria for inclusion included firm practice areas, expertise, responsiveness, integrity, litigation and major legal matters, cost-effectiveness, pro-bono commitment, diversity and others.

Best Lawyers, which also produces the industry’s leading annual peer review of attorneys, teamed with U.S. News & World Report to conduct extensive surveys of thousands of clients, attorneys and law firm staff to produce the rankings.  Attorneys from each of the firm’s eight offices, along with staff from marketing, recruiting, retention and related areas, participated in the survey.  Additionally, firm clients, associates and summer associates were surveyed. read more

Brooks Kushman Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2014 “Best Law Firm”; Five Shareholders Named as “Best Lawyers”
Brooks Kushman Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2014 “Best Law Firm”; Five Shareholders Named as “Best Lawyers” 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Intellectual property (IP) and technology law firm, Brooks Kushman, is proud to announce their inclusion in the 2015 edition of “U.S. News and World Report – Best Lawyers’” list of Best Law Firms.

Brooks Kushman holds a national tier one ranking in patent and IP litigation, patent law and trademark law in metro Detroit. Nationally, it holds a tier two ranking for trademark law and a tier three ranking in patent law.

In addition to the firm’s inclusion, five Brooks Kushman attorneys were recognized as 2015 “Best Lawyers in America.” President Mark Cantor and Shareholder Frank Angileri have been recognized as Best Lawyers since 2009 and 2007 respectively. Both are named in the practice areas of IP litigation, patent litigation, patent law and trademark law. For the first year, attorneys Marc Lorelli and John LeRoy were listed in the area of IP litigation, while Elizabeth Janda was listed in the area of trademark law. read more

Brooks Kushman Patent Agent to Present at Biomedical Engineering Career Conference
Brooks Kushman Patent Agent to Present at Biomedical Engineering Career Conference 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Brooks Kushman Registered Patent Agent Stephanie Mansfield, Ph.D. will present at the Biomedical Engineering Society’s (BMES) Midwest Biomedical Engineering Career Conference (MBECC) in Detroit on Nov. 7, 2014.

Mansfield will serve on a panel discussing alternative career paths in the biomedical science industry. In her career with Brooks Kushman, Mansfield has worked with many biomedical technology clients, focusing on medical, orthopedic and biomechanical devices, tissue engineering and consumer products.

Mansfield has nearly two decades of experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in the biomedical and mechanical arts. She speaks regularly on intellectual property protection within the biomedical and life science industries.

Mansfield holds a Doctorate and Master of Science in biomedical engineering and a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from Northwestern University.

MBECC is a one-day conference, hosted by Wayne State University and designed specifically for biomedical engineering students and working professionals. During the conference, students and recent graduates will learn about career opportunities from alumni working in industry, academia, government, law and medicine.

For more information, visit the conference website.

About Brooks Kushman P.C.
Brooks Kushman P.C. is a leading intellectual property (IP) and technology law firm with offices in Michigan and California, and represents clients nationally and internationally with respect to protection, enforcement and monetization of IP, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. The firm has more than 90 intellectual property professionals specializing in various technical disciplines, and has a reputation for providing leading IP counseling with a focus on the business objectives of their clients.

Brooks Kushman counts a number of Fortune 100 companies across a variety of industries among its clients. The firm is also recognized by leading legal publications and rankings, including Corporate Counsel magazine, U.S. News & World Report, Law360, Intellectual Asset Management, Managing Intellectual Property, and Intellectual Property Today. For more information, please visit www.BrooksKushman.com.

Plante Moran Releases Annual Tax Guide
Plante Moran Releases Annual Tax Guide 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Plante Moran, one of the nation’s leading tax accounting firms, has released its annual tax guide designed to help individuals and businesses navigate the changing landscape of tax law.

“Although 2014 won’t be known as a year of great reform in the tax world, it will be known for some very key changes,” said Gordon Krater, Plante Moran managing partner.  “Each year Plante Moran puts together this guide to explain significant changes in tax law and how they impact businesses. We view this as an opportunity to help businesses become more proactive in developing an effective year-end tax plan.”

This year’s guide features a variety of articles with useful information for businesses and individuals, including:

  • Healthcare reform tax and reporting burdens and penalties
  • Medicare surtaxes
  • New capitalization regulations for fixed assets
  • Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act reporting requirements
  • Alternative minimum tax triggers
  • Domestic production activity deductions for manufacturers
  • Compensation planning
  • Tax-efficient bond investing for high-net-worth individuals

To view the tax guide please visit tax.plantemoran.com.

About Plante Moran
Plante Moran is among the nation’s largest accounting, tax and consulting firms and provides a full line of services to organizations in the following industries: manufacturing and distribution, financial institutions, service, health care, private equity, public sector and real estate and construction. Plante Moran has a staff of more than 2,000 professionals in 21 offices throughout Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois with international offices in Shanghai, China; Monterrey, Mexico; and Mumbai, India. Plante Moran has been recognized by a number of organizations, including FORTUNE magazine, as one of the country’s best places to work. For more information, visit plantemoran.com.

Warner Norcross Partners Appointed to State Bar of Michigan
Warner Norcross Partners Appointed to State Bar of Michigan 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Two partners from Warner Norcross & Judd LLP have been elected to serve on the governing council of the State Bar of Michigan Environmental Section.

Dennis J. Donohue has been selected to serve a two-year term as secretary-treasurer and Steven C. Kohl has been selected to serve a two-year term as a committee member. The Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan provides education, information, and analysis about environmental concerns through meetings, seminars, public service programs, their website and publication of the Michigan Environmental Law Journal.  read more

Warner Norcross Successfully Defends Patent Infringement Case Brought
Warner Norcross Successfully Defends Patent Infringement Case Brought 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Patent litigators from the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd LLP have successfully defended a patent infringement case brought by Attica Automation covering automated inspection equipment.

Earlier this month, a jury in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan agreed that Clawson-based Linear Group Services and ND Industries had not infringed a patent owned by Attica Automation. Attica brought its suit in 2013 against Linear and ND Industries, alleging that Linear had copied patented technology in developing its new automatic sorting equipment.  Attica also accused ND Industries of infringement through its use of Linear’s machines.

Linear introduced a new automated inspection machine in 2011, which quickly gained acceptance by the fastener industry.  The Linear machine adopted a new approach, removing the “good parts” from the line and allowing “bad parts” to continue on into a reject bin.  Previous systems, including the method covered by Attica’s patent, had removed the “bad parts” from the line.   read more

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