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Laws Prohibiting Cryptocurrency Financial Crimes Take Effect March 19 in Michigan
February 5, 2020
Laws prohibiting cryptocurrency financial crimes take effect March 19 in Michigan. The five-law cryptocurrency package, signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in December, does not add any additional crimes or penalties to the existing Michigan Pen…
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Categories: Business
Small Business Reorganization Act Allows for Easier Chapter 11 Bankruptcies for Qualified Businesses
February 4, 2020
Under this new subchapter of the Bankruptcy Code, businesses with less than $2.7 million in debt will be able to file for bankruptcy in a timelier and more cost-effective manner.
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Categories: Business
You Should Write All Four Digits When Dating Legal Documents
January 22, 2020
As we are now through most of January, most people have probably heard the notice about writing out the entire year, 2020, on legal documents. The warning is that if you don’t write out all four 2020 digits, someone could change the date on the con…
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Why Michigan Increased Minimum Wage
January 15, 2020
Most business owners already know that Michigan’s minimum wage increased on Jan. 1 for the second year in a row. The increase, to $9.65 an hour, affects businesses of all sizes in an attempt to promise a better living wage for restaurant and other…
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Categories: Business
The Reasons People Fail to Create an Estate Plan
January 9, 2020
Few people wish to think about their mortality, let alone take time to plan for those they leave behind. A recent Care.com survey reveals why people fail to create an estate plan.
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Should Landlords Hire a Lawyer?
January 8, 2020
All Michigan landlords should familiarize themselves with the landlord-tenant laws to avoid costly mistakes. Is knowing the laws enough, or should landlords hire a lawyer “just in case?” Landlords are business owners, whether on a small scale (on…
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What is a Designated Funeral Representative?
January 6, 2020
In Michigan, the default rule has always been that a deceased person’s next of kin decides what happens to their loved one’s remains, even if that’s not who the deceased wanted to make the decisions. However, Michigan now has a law that gives a…
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O'Reilly Rancilio '2019 Year in Review' Highlights Some of the Firm's Notable Accomplishments
December 23, 2019
2019 marked many successes for the attorneys and staff at O’Reilly Rancilio in Sterling Heights, and we are happy to present just a few of the notable achievements below. Our legal team is proud to have served the municipalities, business owners, a…
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Categories: Uncategorized
5 Reasons Business Owners Should Update Their Employee Handbooks
December 16, 2019
Reviewing and updating your employee handbook may seem unimportant to some. However, for many employers, an updated handbook is an indispensable tool that protects them from unwanted litigation, employee distrust, and inconsistent implementation of c…
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Categories: Business
Estate Planning Should Be Part of Your New Year's Resolution
December 4, 2019
Estate planning is an important part of preparing for the future, but too many people procrastinate this task. As you plan to eat healthier, exercise more, or lose weight, remember that estate planning should be part of your New Year’s Resolution.
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