Edward J. "Ed" Bardelli
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- Lead Counsel for The Dow Chemical Company.obtaining summary disposition in Michigan Persons with Disabilities Act and retaliation case (2020).
- Lead Counsel for BorgWarner, Inc. obtaining dismissal on the pleadings in Michigan Public Policy, defamation and breach of contract case (2018); affirmed on appeal (2020).
- Lead Counsel for The Dow Chemical Company obtaining no-cause jury verdict after five-day trial in Whistleblower Protection Act and Michigan Public Policy case (2017).
- Lead counsel for Nexteer Automotive Corporation obtaining summary judgment in FMLA interference and retaliation case (2017).
- Lead counsel for Nexteer Automotive Corporation</
- Lead Counsel for The Dow Chemical Company.obtaining summary disposition in Michigan Persons with Disabilities Act and retaliation case (2020).
- Lead Counsel for BorgWarner, Inc. obtaining dismissal on the pleadings in Michigan Public Policy, defamation and breach of contract case (2018); affirmed on appeal (2020).
- Lead Counsel for The Dow Chemical Company obtaining no-cause jury verdict after five-day trial in Whistleblower Protection Act and Michigan Public Policy case (2017).
- Lead counsel for Nexteer Automotive Corporation obtaining summary judgment in FMLA interference and retaliation case (2017).
- Lead counsel for Nexteer Automotive Corporation obtaining summary judgment in FLSA retaliation case (2017).
- Lead counsel for The Dow Chemical Company obtaining voluntary dismissal with prejudice after taking plaintiff’s deposition in tortious interference and defamation case (2017).
- Lead counsel for The Dow Chemical Company in jury trial involving FMLA retaliation claim (2015).
- Lead counsel for Amway Corp. obtaining summary judgment in ERISA and Age Discrimination case (2014).
- Lead counsel for Grand Valley State University obtaining dismissal of ethnic discrimination claim by student, affirmed on appeal (2014).
- Lead counsel for US Signal Corporation obtaining preliminary and permanent injunction against former employee prohibiting employee from working for competitor after two-day evidentiary hearing (2014).
- Lead counsel for Access Business Group LLC obtaining summary judgment in gender discrimination case (2013).
- Lead counsel for Whirlpool Corp. obtaining TRO, preliminary and permanent injunction against former employee preventing former employee from working for competitor after two-day evidentiary hearing (2013).
- Lead counsel for CSB Bank in jury trial involving Whistleblower Protection Act claim (2012).
- Lead counsel for Amway Corp. obtaining dismissal of claim by distributor and $2 million arbitration award on counter-claim arising out of non-compete, non-solicit and tortious interference claims (2012).
- Lead counsel for Access Business Group, LLC obtaining summary judgment in disability, FMLA and retaliation case, report at 2011 WL 3758726 (W.D. Mich August 25, 2011).
- Lead counsel for Amway Corp. obtaining $26 million arbitration award in suit arising out of non-compete, non-solicit and trade secret claims. Report at 2008 WL 5386774; 2010 WL 3927661.
- Lead counsel for DSM Pharma Chemicals, Inc. obtaining no cause jury verdict in breach of contract case.
- Lead counsel for Challenge Manufacturing obtaining favorable jury verdict in FMLA case.
- Lead counsel for The Dow Chemical Company obtaining summary judgment in race discrimination case, report at 2008 WL 880512; affirmed580 F.3rd 394 (6th Cir. 2009).
- Lead counsel for The Dow Chemical Company obtaining summary judgment in Whistleblowers Protection Act and sex discrimination case.
- Lead counsel for The Dow Chemical Company obtaining summary judgment in breach of contract and retaliation case.
- Lead counsel for The Dow Chemical Company obtaining summary judgment in FMLA and age discrimination case.
- Lead counsel for Action Industrial Supply Co. obtaining directed verdict in conspiracy and unjust enrichment case.
- Co-counsel for Wrench, Inc. obtaining multimillion dollar jury verdict against Taco Bell in suit arising out of the popular Chihuahua advertising campaign.
- Co-counsel for Grand Valley State University obtaining no cause jury verdict in race discrimination case.
- Co-counsel for the Diocese of Grand Rapids in multimillion dollar personal injury case. Obtained summary disposition which was upheld on appeal.
- Counsel for Alticor Inc. on several matters, including obtaining summary judgment in disability discrimination case, report at 177 F. Supp. 2d 674.
- Co-counsel for Fifth Third Bank obtaining summary judgment as plaintiff in trade secret case.
- Successfully prosecuted a claim for Maximum Financial Group, Inc. recovering over $250,000 against a former customer in an NASD arbitration.
- Presenter, “The Great Resignation,” Warner 2022 HR Seminar In-Person Event, May 4, 2022, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Presenter, “Employment Law Issues for Marijuana Businesses: Top 10 Tips to Minimize Employment Risks,” Cannabis Law Seminar – Industry Insights and Trends From the Legal Perspective, September 30, 2021, Lansing, Michigan
- Presenter, “COVID-19 Safeguards for Staying Back at Work and Avoiding Litigation,” OESA Webinar, August 18, 2020
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- Presenter, “The Great Resignation,” Warner 2022 HR Seminar In-Person Event, May 4, 2022, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Presenter, “Employment Law Issues for Marijuana Businesses: Top 10 Tips to Minimize Employment Risks,” Cannabis Law Seminar – Industry Insights and Trends From the Legal Perspective, September 30, 2021, Lansing, Michigan
- Presenter, “COVID-19 Safeguards for Staying Back at Work and Avoiding Litigation,” OESA Webinar, August 18, 2020
- Presenter, “COVID-19 Safeguard Requirements for Your Workplace,” ACC Webinar, July 23, 2020
- Presenter, “Employment Litigation After COVID-19,” Warner Webinar, May 6, 2020
- Presenter, “Returning to Work After COVID-19,” Warner Webinar, April 27, 2020
- Presenter, “Reopening Michigan: Legal Issues to Consider,” Michigan Chamber of Commerce Webinar, April 24, 2020
- Presenter, “Employment Law Update on Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and New Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act,” Warner Webinar, March 31, 2020
- Moderator, “Labor and Employment Panel,” Warner 2019 HR Executive Panels, October 1, 2019, Midland, Michigan
- Moderator, “Employee Benefits Panel” and “Labor and Employment Panel,” Warner 2018 HR Executive Panels, September 19, 2018, Midland, Michigan
- Moderator, “Managing an Evolving Workforce” and “Wage/Hour and FLSA Issues,” Warner Labor & Benefits Executive Panel, October 25, 2016, Midland, Michigan
- “The Flip Side: Best Practices to Reduce Risks of Employment Litigation,” MISHRM Annual Conference, October 15, 2015, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Labor & Benefits Executive Panel, Warner Seminar, October 7, 2015, Midland, Michigan, and October 26, 2015, Troy, Michigan
- “Anatomy of a Discharge Case, Best Practices in HR Litigation,” Mid-Michigan and Cadillac Area Human Resources Association, September 15, 2015, Clare, Michigan
- “Employment Litigation Update,” Warner Human Resources Seminar, April 20, 2015, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Labor and Employment Panel Moderator, Labor and Benefits Executive Panel-Government Enforcement Initiatives, September 23, 2014, Midland, Michigan
- “How to Handle and Properly Document Discipline and Discharge Issues,” Warner Human Resources Seminar, April 22, 2014, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- “HR and Benefits Executive Panel,” Warner Human Resources Seminar, October 9, 2013, Midland, Michigan
- “Record Keeping and Retention,” Warner Human Resources Seminar, March 25, 2011, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- “Electronic Discovery and Document Retention,” Warner Human Resources Seminar, May 10, 2007, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- “Establishing Your Data Retention Plan,” Electronic Discovery & Storage Seminar, March 6, 2007, Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Non-Compete vs. Non-Solicitation Agreements: “The Devil’s In the Details”Warner Employment News From the Law Shanty
