Chaldean American Bar Association Highlights Acho’s Achievements

The Chaldean American Bar Association (CABA) recently recognized Jim Acho and his run to become the executive director of the National Football League Player Association (NFLPA).  Mr. Acho is a senior attorney in our Livonia office, a CABA member and former CABA board member.  

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Acho’s Run for NFLPA Executive Director Position Ends

Jim Acho’s run to become the next executive director of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) ended Sunday evening as DeMaurice Smith was reelected to a third term. Two months ago when several retired NFL players nominated him to run for the executive director position, Mr. Acho explained, “I am honored that the retired players think enough of me to ask me to run. I will do the very best I […]

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Attorney’s Article on Crowdfunding Featured in IRWA Newsletter

Bob Hahn’s article “Crowdfunding Bill Intended to Assist Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses” was featured in the February, 2015 edition of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) newsletter.  On December 30, 2013, Governor Snyder signed into law Public Act 264, Michigan Invests Locally Exemption (MILE), which permits crowdfunding for small business. It is an intrastate exemption from the State of Michigan and Federal securities laws, whereby Michigan residents can invest […]

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Acho Secures Nominations for NFLPA Executive Position

Congratulations to Jim Acho who secured the necessary nominations to appear on the ballot for NFL Players Association (NFLPA) executive director position. He will make a one-hour presentation at the union’s annual meeting on March 14, and the 32 player reps will elect an executive director the next day. His platform includes long-term health-care benefits for all players after they retire until they are eligible for Medicare, the elimination of […]

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Just Posted: CMDA’s March On Law Newsletter

CMDA’s March On Law newsletter focuses on our municipal law group. Andrew Brege outlines the Recent Changes to the Freedom of Information Act that May Impact Local Communities. Linda Davis Friedland explains how Public and Private Employers are Subject to the 50 Employee Threshold Under the FMLA, but points out that the unconditional language in employee manuals may create a jury question. Greg Grant offers a few practical tips that […]

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March’s “50 a Month Donation” Recipient

CMDA is honored and appreciative for the trust our clients have placed in our Firm since 1965.  As a way to give back to the community as we celebrate our 50th anniversary, every month throughout 2015 the Firm will be donating 50 items (or more) to a local charity. March is Reading Month in Michigan, and we are donating new and gently used books to Most Holy Trinity School in Detroit.  The […]

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February’s “50th a Month Donation” Recipient

CMDA is honored and appreciative for the trust our clients have placed in our Firm since 1965.  As a way to give back to the community as we celebrate our 50th anniversary, every month throughout 2015 the Firm will be donating 50 items to a local charity. In February, we will be donating prepackaged and individual boxes of snacks (granola bars, pretzels, fruit snacks, juice boxes, etc.) to The Guidance Center’s Kids […]

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Signs of Identity Theft and How to Dispute Errors on Your Credit Report

Identity theft is occurring more often, due in part to the recent data breaches with merchants, hospitals, and various websites. Identity theft also results from so-called “phishing scams,” in which the victim is tricked into revealing personal information. Even if you do business only with trusted companies, and you keep your personal information to yourself, you should still be aware of the following signs of identity theft: You see withdrawals […]

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Attorney Profiled as Crain’s American Dreamer

In many ways, Metro Detroit was built by the hopes and dreams of people from other countries. The June 2, 2014 edition of Crain’s Detroit Business included an “American Dreamers” feature highlight local immigrants who have had business success. Ronald Acho, co-founder of the Firm, was nominated and selected to be recognized as one of those people. Mr. Acho’s family fled Iraq when he was four years old to escape […]

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