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Cake Crumbs Honors Breast Cancer Strivers and Survivors With Pink Champagne Cake, Cupcakes and Cake Crumbs!

Cake Crumbs Honors Breast Cancer Strivers and Survivors With Pink Champagne Cake, Cupcakes and Cake Crumbs! 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

cake crumbs“Is that a cake?,” exclaims Cake Crumbs’ clients!  Cake Crumbs is honored to help fight breast cancer one sculpted cake at a time.  In addition to her 16 different cupcake flavors that are available every day, this month Pink Champagne is the flavor of the month in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month.   Chef Renea promises that a portion of the Pink Champagne proceeds will be donated to a local Komen Breast Cancer outreach organization.  Starting today, October 1, 2014, friends, family members and supporters can purchase Pink Champagne cupcakes, cake slices and/or our signature “Twisted Gourmet Pink Champagne Cake.”   read more

Warner Norcross attorney selected as director of Women in Defense

Warner Norcross attorney selected as director of Women in Defense 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Anissa C. Hudy, senior counsel with Warner Norcross & Judd LLP, has been selected as director of events for Women in Defense Michigan.

Hudy will serve a two-year term with the organization, which is a national security organization and an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association.  The Women in Defense Michigan strengthens and influences the defense and national security industry by inspiring women, cultivating leadership and growing professional relationships. read more

Brooks Kushman Continues Growth with Addition of a Patent Litigation Attorney

Brooks Kushman Continues Growth with Addition of a Patent Litigation Attorney 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Brooks Kushman is pleased to announce David Berry is the latest addition to the team. Berry brings 15 years of experience as a practicing intellectual property (IP) attorney and over 10 years of experience as a Professor of Law to the firm.

Berry’s practice will focus on patent litigation and IP law in the business sector. He has represented clients of all sizes in a wide range of industries. He is admitted to practice in Michigan, Massachusetts, U.S. Supreme Court, Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. read more

Brooks Kushman Associate to Discuss Open Source License Compliance at the 2014 Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo

Brooks Kushman Associate to Discuss Open Source License Compliance at the 2014 Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Brooks Kushman Associate Marco Gatti will discuss open source software (OSS) license compliance in the automotive industry at the 2014 Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo on Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. in Novi, Michigan. Gatti’s presentation will provide insights on types of OSS licensing and best practices for staying updated on policies and strategies to maintain compliance.

“It is important to understand exactly which OSS will be included in any product you sell or distribute,” said Gatti. “While the use of OSS provides extensive benefits, it can also become complicated very quickly. Brooks Kushman analyzes embedded modules for open source code, and counsels its clients on how to effectively comply with the licensing terms that apply to that code.” read more

Brooks Kushman Continues Growth with Addition of a New Chemical Associate

Brooks Kushman Continues Growth with Addition of a New Chemical Associate 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

 Brooks Kushman is pleased to welcome Alena Vackova as its newest associate. Her expertise in patent prosecution and patent searching will benefit Brooks Kushman and its clients.

Prior to joining Brooks Kushman, Vackova assisted in all aspects of patent prosecution with the United States Patent and Trademark Office and foreign patent offices as an associate at another Metro-Detroit based intellectual property law firm. In her position, she drafted and prosecuted patent applications in the chemical and mechanical arts for companies in the automotive, chemical, medical diagnostic, and packaging industries. read more

Brooks Kushman Shareholder to Discuss Overseas IP Protection

Brooks Kushman Shareholder to Discuss Overseas IP Protection 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

 Brooks Kushman Shareholder Robyn S. Lederman will serve on a panel discussing ‘Protecting Your Intellectual Property Rights as You Expand Into Global Markets’ during the International Trade Administration’s Discover Global Markets Forumin Detroit on Sept. 9.

Lederman’s presentation will cover risks and precautions in name selection and protection of brands for doing business overseas. The focus will be on practical considerations related to trademark use and registration in free trade countries and other key markets.

With more than 25 years of experience practicing in the area of trademark law, Lederman’s practice focuses on global branding strategy, trademark and domain name counseling, clearance, protection and enforcement for start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. read more

25 Warner Norcross Attorneys Recognized as Rising Stars

25 Warner Norcross Attorneys Recognized as Rising Stars 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Twenty-five attorneys with the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd LLP have been named Rising Stars in the ninth annual publication of Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine.

To be selected for the peer-review award, Rising Stars must be under the age of 40 or in practice for fewer than 10 years and have attained a high degree of peer recognition and personal achievement.  Fewer than 2.5 percent of the attorneys in Michigan have been selected as Rising Stars byMichigan Super Lawyers. read more

Southfield City Centre Welcomes LTU Students

Southfield City Centre Welcomes LTU Students 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

studentsThe Southfield City Centre has welcomed back Lawrence Technological University (LTU) students for the fall semester with a welcome weekend full of activities throughout the community.

During welcome weekend, a group of new students from Brazil, China and India were driven by LTU to CK Mediterranean Grille for their first meal in America. These new students are part of an ongoing trend toward more international students at LTU as its reputation for excellence spreads around the world.

International students also know they will receive a warm welcome in a diverse community like Southfield’s City Centre.” LTU appreciates the warm reception of our friends in the business community towards our students,” said Dean of Students Kevin Finn.

Many businesses donated food during welcome weekend so that LTU students could experience their own “mini Taste of Southfield.” read more

56 Warner Norcross Attorneys Recognized as Michigan Super Lawyers

56 Warner Norcross Attorneys Recognized as Michigan Super Lawyers 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

Fifty-six attorneys with the law firm Warner Norcross & Judd LLP have been named Super Lawyers in the ninth annual publication of Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine.

The peer-review award recognizes attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.  Only five percent of the lawyers in Michigan have been named to Michigan Super Lawyers. read more

Clayton & McKervey, P.C. Announces Two Additions to Management Team

Clayton & McKervey, P.C. Announces Two Additions to Management Team 150 150 southfieldcc_3ik8d2

CPA firm Clayton & McKervey, P.C. is pleased to announce the additions of Elizabeth (Beth) Butchart and Greg Schulte to the management team.

Supporting the Clayton & McKervey, P.C. goal of being a global resource for our clients, these professionals will continue to support the firm’s mission of providing specialized accounting, auditing, and tax services to growth drive, middle market companies who compete in the global marketplace.

“We are excited to see these talented young professionals continue to grow in their careers. Beth and Greg are great individuals who will no doubt be valuable future leaders of the firm,” said Kevin McKervey, President of Clayton & McKervey, P.C. read more