Internet gambling and sports betting are legal in Michigan, but gamers must wait to place bets. The new legislation, signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last December, allows certain facilities the ability to provide internet gambling and sports betting,…
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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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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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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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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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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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Michigan employers may wonder if they should relax their policies on employee drug testing with the Nov. 8, 2018 passage of Proposal 1, the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act.
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For years, Michigan has had some of the highest auto insurance rates in the country. The state legislature passed Senate Bill 1 last spring to reduce the cost of auto insurance. Most Michigan motorists welcome this overall to their costly premiums. T…
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While a strong managerial, sales, finance and support staff is key, successful business owners should always hire an attorney to be a part of that team.
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What happens when an employee legally obtains a medical marijuana permit or lawfully uses recreational marijuana? What if the employee shows up for work while intoxicated from using marijuana? Is the employer able to discipline or fire the employee?…
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