Is it a Good Idea to File for a Divorce during the Holidays?
December 5, 2023
Several high-profile couples announced their split in 2023, including Meryl Streep and Don Gummer; Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello; Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness; Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner; and others. While most of these split…
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EEOC Proposes Updating Workplace Harassment Guidance
December 1, 2023
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will likely release updated guidance on harassment in the workplace for the first time in more than 25 years. The guidance reflects notable changes in the law, including the #MeToo movement, and…
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Categories: Business
Judge Awards Aretha Franklin's Homes to Four Sons After Handwritten Will Dispute
November 30, 2023
A judge overseeing a dispute surrounding the estate of the late singer Aretha Franklin has awarded her sons ownership of her homes. Earlier this year a jury decided that one of Franklin’s handwritten wills was valid. The singer left multiple handwr…
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Categories: Estate Planning
Lawmakers Consider Legislation Aimed at Preventing Municipalities from Banning Dog Breeds
November 14, 2023
A bill package was recently introduced to the Michigan legislature that would prohibit municipalities from enacting or enforcing an ordinance, policy, resolution, or rule that regulates a dog breed based on the breed or the perceived breed of the dog…
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Categories: Municipal
New Legislation Broadens the Use of Ignition Interlock Devices
November 7, 2023
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed legislation that broadens the use of ignition interlock devices to reach more defendants. What is an interlock device? An ignition interlock is an in-vehicle device that measures alcohol concentratio…
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Categories: Municipal
Is It Possible to Accidentally Disinherit a Relative?
November 6, 2023
Estate planning is a process in which clients work with attorneys, insurance advisors, accountants, financial planners, and other professionals to develop a plan for their assets and how they are owned and managed. A properly executed estate plan hel…
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What are the Changes the DOL is Proposing During OSHA Workplace Inspections?
November 5, 2023
A Department of Labor (DOL) notice of proposed rulemaking is seeking input on its proposed rule regarding who accompanies Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) compliance officers during physical workplace inspections. So, what are the…
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Categories: Business
Usury Clause in Loan Agreement Subject of Recent Michigan Supreme Court Case
October 11, 2023
A recent Michigan Supreme Court case may have limited the validity of usury clauses in loan agreements. What is a usury clause? Michigan, like many other states, has usury clause statutes that limit the interest charged in lending transactions to 25…
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Categories: Business
What the Proposed Changes to White Collar Exception Salary Thresholds Could Mean for Employers
October 9, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would guarantee overtime pay for millions of full-time salaried workers earning less than $1,059 per week or about $55,000 per year. The rulemaking propose…
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Categories: Business
Business Owners Should Proceed Cautiously When Using AI
October 5, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a multitude of uses in business, from authoring emails to aggregating business data. While AI is still evolving, some business owners may wish to err on the side of caution when using AI to avoid copyright infringe…
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