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Nikole L. Canute’s areas of practice include: labor and employment law, employment litigation, energy litigation, civil litigation, fraud investigation and litigation and securities litigation. She is very skilled in handling employment investigations, electronic discovery and matters involving computer forensic investigations. Nikole also specializes in energy matters, including condemnation. Her experience includes working with local municipal authorities and law enforcement during pre-condemnation activities; condemning property and/or obtaining pre-condemnation access to properties for survey purposes and handling administrative agency proceedings. Nikole currently serves on the firm’s Management Committee and Diversity Committee, and is the Vice Chair of its Labor and Employment Practice Group.
Nikole is very involved in the Grand Rapids community. She was recently elected to the Board of Directors for Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth, a non-profit that assists young people in reaching their full potential as responsible citizens through education, recreation and positive community experiences in partnership with the Grand Rapids Police Department. Additionally, for several years, she has been involved in the planning of the annual Women Lawyers v. Judges Softball Game, which raises funds each year for the YWCA of West Central Michigan, and is currently chairing the event planning committee. In past years, Nikole has been an officer of the Grand Rapids Bar Association, and spent several years on the Board of Directors for the WLAM, Western Region, which selected her as its 2013 “Outstanding Member of the Year.” In addition, she was selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a member of the Class of 2018 "Women in the Law" and as a 2013 "Up & Coming Lawyer." Nikole was also selected for inclusion in the Grand Rapids Magazine's 2019 Top Lawyers and included in the 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars for employment law.
Areas of Practice
Labor and Employment Law
Employment Litigation
Energy Litigation
Condemnation
Civil Litigation
Fraud Investigation and Litigation
Securities Arbitration and Litigation
Electronic Discovery
Computer Forensic Investigations
Articles
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EO 2020-57 Temporarily Expands Unemployment Eligibility and Cost-Sharing
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COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plans
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Increased Enforcement of Critical Infrastructure Designations in the Stay Home, Stay Safe Order
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Employee Eligibility for Paid Sick Leave Under DOL's New Temporary Rules
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Tax Credits for Small and Midsized Businesses to Recover Costs of Providing Coronavirus-Related Leave
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Federal Paid Leave and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Update to Employment Concerns Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 18, 2020
Bar Admissions
Michigan
New York
Education
Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, Indiana, 2005
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude
Alma College, Alma, Michigan, 2002
Bachelor of Arts
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Honors and Awards
Selected as a member of Michigan Lawyers Weekly Class of 2018 "Women in the Law"
Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America
Selected for inclusion in Grand Rapids Magazine's 2019 and 2020 Top Lawyers
Selected as a 2013 "Up & Coming Lawyer" by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Star
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, Western Region, Outstanding Member 2013
Professional Associations and Memberships
State Bar of Michigan
Member
New York State Bar Association
Member
Grand Rapids Bar Association,
Labor and Employment Law Section Chair (2015)
Secretary of Executive Committee (2011-2013)
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
Member
Chair, Women Lawyers v. Judges Charity Softball Game Committee
President (2010-2011)
Board Member (2007-2012)
Human Resources Group of West Michigan
Member
Family Promise
Board of Directors (2013-2019)
Boys & Girls Club of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth
Board of Directors (2019-present)
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- 616-632-8037
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- 616-632-8027
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William A. Horn
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Daniel J. Parmeter
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- 616-632-8053
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- 616-632-8021
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- 616-632-8039
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James K. White
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Richard M. Wilson
- 231-723-8333
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Nathaniel R. Wolf
- 616-632-8046
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- 616-632-8019
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