Jennifer Puplava - Attorney

09/15/2025

Happy Tech Week Grand Rapids, everyone!
If anyone is interested, I am speaking at two events on Thursday and Friday this week.

The first event is September 18 from 1-2 at Ferris State University's GR Hub, where FSU Assistant Professor Aaron Madziar and I will be discussing ownership and use of tech intellectual property. https://www.techweekgr.com/2025-events/owning-what-you-build-tech-intellectual-property-rights

The second event is a panel discussion with September 19 from 8:30-10:30 at ITPartners+'s HQ with Chad McDonald (CTO of ITP+), Doug Start (Director of IT for the City of GR), and Chip LaFleur (CEO of LaFleur Marketing) regarding how business is shifting as a result of technology. https://www.techweekgr.com/.../ctrl-alt-work-resetting..undefined

Hope to see some of you at one or at both!

Who owns your code, content, and ideas—and how can you protect them? In this panel discussion, Aaron Madziar and Jennifer Puplava will unpack the essential intellectual property issues facing startups, individuals, public institutions, and established enterprises working with digital tools and glo...

08/29/2025

I am honored to be part of this panel discussion during Tech Week Grand Rapids and am looking forward to discussing the future of work!

Grand Rapids’ Tech Week is back! Mark your calendars for September 19th!

“The way we work is changing faster than ever, and Tech Week gives us the chance to step back, look ahead, and learn from each other,” said Chad McDonald, Chief Technology Officer at ITPartners+. “We’re excited to lead this conversation around the future of work and share what we’re seeing across teams, tech, and the business landscape.”

📅 Friday, September 19th
⏰ 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 ITPartners+ HQ, 2851 Charlevoix Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

RSVP Here: itpartners.com/techweek/

For more Tech Week events, visit techweekgr.com
Tech Week Grand Rapids

07/16/2025

Proud of our team for participating in this important and life-saving training!

07/16/2025

Municipalities take note. In a recent article in the firm’s Local Government Bulletin, Kathryn Stegink explains that municipalities are not immune from liability under the MISS Dig Act. Failing to mark municipalities' facilities can result in costly consequences. If you have questions regarding this recent ruling, please contact Kathryn or another lawyer in the firm’s Local Government Practice Group. http://bit.ly/40oMxa1

05/01/2025

Mika Meyers is proud to be named one of "Michigan’s Best Legacy Law Firms" by Michigan Lawyers Weekly! This recognition reflects our longstanding commitment to excellence, integrity, and serving our clients and communities with dedication across generations.

Thank you to Michigan Lawyers Weekly and to everyone who continues to place their trust in our firm. https://bit.ly/4cXZm08

04/30/2025

Trademark Owners Be Aware: Scam Calls Impersonating the USPTO. In a recent Client Alert, Attorney Yue (April) Li provides information regarding the recent scams that are targeting trademark owners, how to handle a scam call, and the available protections through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://bit.ly/4jUirlV

04/30/2025

Are you a skilled litigator looking to take your career to the next level? Our firm is currently seeking a Business Litigation Attorney with a passion for advocacy, strategic thinking, and delivering results. This position is in the firm’s Grand Rapids office. Please see the following link for the full details: https://bit.ly/434Pf6a

01/10/2025

Congratulations Curtis!

Attorney Curtis Underwood was recently elected to membership at the firm. Curtis specializes in mergers and acquisitions, commercial leasing, entity formation, shareholder disputes, liquor licensing, and real estate development. Congratulations Curtis! https://bit.ly/4gKNaB5

12/09/2024

If you would like to work at a great law firm, Mika Meyers has an opening for an Estate Planning and Probate Attorney in our Grand Rapids office. See link for details to apply. https://www.mikameyers.com/careers/

11/20/2024

On November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas invalidated the Department of Labor’s April 2024 rule increasing the salary threshold for employees to be exempt from overtime and minimum wage requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act. To learn more about how this ruling may impact your business, please see contact Nikole Canute, Scott Dwyer, Nate Wolf, Dominic Clolinger, Kathryn Stegink, or Yue (April) Li: https://bit.ly/3ZepPkF

10/02/2024

Take the spookiness out of cybersecurity this ! Stay safe online by learning more about ways to help .

Each and every one of us needs to do our part to make sure that our online lives are kept safe and secure. That’s what Cybersecurity Awareness Month – observed in October – is all

08/22/2024

Read the linked article for important updates about the FTC’s ban on concompete agreements.

In a Client Alert, Dominic Clolinger explains that on August 20, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission’s non-compete ban was blocked and set aside nationwide. The non-compete ban was scheduled to go into effect on September 4, 2024. Businesses with specific questions about noncompete clauses should contact Nikole Canute, Scott Dwyer, Nathaniel Wolf, Dominic Clolinger, or Kathryn Stegink as soon as practicable. For additional details regarding the ban, please see the link to the Client Alert. https://bit.ly/4fSvwv2