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Miami Herald
08-08-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
The 44 Percent: Want to start a business? Our Miami Gardens event can help
The 44 Percent newsletter is on hiatus this week as its writer, Raisa Habersham, is at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Cleveland. But if you're starting a business, or want to grow a small business you've already started, you should know about the Miami Herald's Black business panel next Tuesday, Aug. 12 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Co-Space, a Black-owned coworking space in Miami Gardens. You can buy tickets here. 'Building Black Businesses' is an event meant to equip small business owners and aspiring business owners in South Florida's Black community with actionable advice. The panel discussion, moderated by Herald minority business reporter Michael Butler, will address how entrepreneurs can fund, market and grow their businesses. The panelists are three South Florida business leaders with years of experience: Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce president and CEO G. Eric Knowles, marketing professional Suzan McDowell and Italian Vice founder Aamir Taylor. Location: Co-Space, 17560 NW 27th Ave., Suite 105, Miami Gardens Time: Registration opens at 6 p.m., with the panel discussion taking place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Price: $20 Tickets: Eventbrite Where does 'The 44 Percent' name come from? Click here to find out how Miami history influenced the newsletter's title.
Miami Herald
31-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Starting a business? Get advice at Miami Herald's Black Business Month panel
August is Black Business Month, but as many aspiring entrepreneurs know, building and sustaining a small business can be difficult. On Tuesday, Aug. 12, the Miami Herald is hosting 'Building Black Businesses,' an event meant to equip small business owners and aspiring business owners in South Florida's Black community with actionable advice. The panel discussion, moderated by Miami Herald minority business reporter Michael Butler, will address how entrepreneurs can fund, market and grow their businesses. The panelists are three South Florida business leaders with years of experience: G. Eric Knowles, president and CEO of the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce Suzan McDowell, founder of Circle of One Marketing Aamir Taylor, founder of Italian Vice Knowles is the leader of one of Miami's key business organizations and can speak to the importance of networking and relationship-building. McDowell is a small business owner with decades of marketing experience. Taylor is an entrepreneur who started a frozen treat business in 2020 and now vends at Hard Rock Stadium. The discussion will take place at Co-Space, a Black-owned coworking space in Miami Gardens. The first five attendees to register will receive free professional headshots courtesy of award-winning Herald photographer Carl Juste. All attendees will also have the opportunity to join a WhatsApp chat for local entrepreneurs. Refreshments will be provided. Location: Co-Space, 17560 NW 27th Ave., Suite 105, Miami Gardens Time: Registration opens at 6 p.m., with the panel discussion taking place from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Price: $20 Tickets: Eventbrite
Associated Press
24-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Life Spine Files Lawsuit Against Former CEO Michael Butler for Breaches of Fiduciary Duties and Contracts, Trade Secret Misappropriation, and Tortious Interference
HUNTLEY, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 24, 2025-- Life Spine, Inc., a leading medical device company specializing in spinal surgery innovations, announced today that it has filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, against its former Chief Executive Officer, Michael Butler. In the lawsuit, Life Spine alleges that Mr. Butler wrongfully diverted hundreds of thousands of dollars from the company through a sham importer entity he controlled and funded with Life Spine resources, directed the company to pay his personal expenses in amounts very likely exceeding $1 million—including vacations, jewelry, custom golf clubs and a Porsche for his spouse—and retained possession of highly sensitive intellectual property after his termination. The complaint further alleges that Butler has interfered with Life Spine's critical overseas manufacturing relationships and attempted to sabotage strategic business transactions by sharing non-public information. 'Life Spine takes seriously its duty to protect its employees, partners, and customers from any misconduct that threatens our operations,' said a company spokesperson. The lawsuit is pending in the Chancery Division of the Cook County Circuit Court in Case No. 2025 CH 06287. Life Spine is represented by Michael T. Layden, David Jorgensen, and Jon Spanbauer of Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC. About Life Spine Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Huntley, Illinois, Life Spine is dedicated to developing innovative, high-quality medical devices that improve the lives of patients suffering from spinal disorders. The company's comprehensive portfolio includes advanced spinal implants, instruments, and procedural solutions for minimally invasive surgery. View source version on CONTACT: Media Contact: Michael Layden Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC (312) 641-0881 [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA ILLINOIS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MEDICAL DEVICES HEALTH SURGERY LEGAL GENERAL HEALTH SOURCE: Life Spine, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/24/2025 11:50 AM/DISC: 06/24/2025 11:49 AM
Business Wire
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Life Spine Files Lawsuit Against Former CEO Michael Butler for Breaches of Fiduciary Duties and Contracts, Trade Secret Misappropriation, and Tortious Interference
HUNTLEY, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Life Spine, Inc., a leading medical device company specializing in spinal surgery innovations, announced today that it has filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, against its former Chief Executive Officer, Michael Butler. In the lawsuit, Life Spine alleges that Mr. Butler wrongfully diverted hundreds of thousands of dollars from the company through a sham importer entity he controlled and funded with Life Spine resources, directed the company to pay his personal expenses in amounts very likely exceeding $1 million—including vacations, jewelry, custom golf clubs and a Porsche for his spouse—and retained possession of highly sensitive intellectual property after his termination. The complaint further alleges that Butler has interfered with Life Spine's critical overseas manufacturing relationships and attempted to sabotage strategic business transactions by sharing non-public information. 'Life Spine takes seriously its duty to protect its employees, partners, and customers from any misconduct that threatens our operations,' said a company spokesperson. The lawsuit is pending in the Chancery Division of the Cook County Circuit Court in Case No. 2025 CH 06287. Life Spine is represented by Michael T. Layden, David Jorgensen, and Jon Spanbauer of Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC. About Life Spine Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Huntley, Illinois, Life Spine is dedicated to developing innovative, high-quality medical devices that improve the lives of patients suffering from spinal disorders. The company's comprehensive portfolio includes advanced spinal implants, instruments, and procedural solutions for minimally invasive surgery.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Life Spine Files Lawsuit Against Former CEO Michael Butler for Breaches of Fiduciary Duties and Contracts, Trade Secret Misappropriation, and Tortious Interference
HUNTLEY, Ill., June 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Life Spine, Inc., a leading medical device company specializing in spinal surgery innovations, announced today that it has filed a lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, against its former Chief Executive Officer, Michael Butler. In the lawsuit, Life Spine alleges that Mr. Butler wrongfully diverted hundreds of thousands of dollars from the company through a sham importer entity he controlled and funded with Life Spine resources, directed the company to pay his personal expenses in amounts very likely exceeding $1 million—including vacations, jewelry, custom golf clubs and a Porsche for his spouse—and retained possession of highly sensitive intellectual property after his termination. The complaint further alleges that Butler has interfered with Life Spine's critical overseas manufacturing relationships and attempted to sabotage strategic business transactions by sharing non-public information. "Life Spine takes seriously its duty to protect its employees, partners, and customers from any misconduct that threatens our operations," said a company spokesperson. The lawsuit is pending in the Chancery Division of the Cook County Circuit Court in Case No. 2025 CH 06287. Life Spine is represented by Michael T. Layden, David Jorgensen, and Jon Spanbauer of Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC. About Life Spine Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Huntley, Illinois, Life Spine is dedicated to developing innovative, high-quality medical devices that improve the lives of patients suffering from spinal disorders. The company's comprehensive portfolio includes advanced spinal implants, instruments, and procedural solutions for minimally invasive surgery. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Michael LaydenCroke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC(312) 641-0881mlayden@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
