How to Evict someone in Michigan

Renting property to tenants can be a rewarding career. However, it is not without drawbacks, especially when it is time to pursue an eviction. Few people wish to force someone out of their home, but under certain circumstances, eviction may be necess…
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Can You Use Your Smartphone to Record a Conversation?

Thanks to smartphones and voice recording apps, it is possible to record conversations, meetings, and appointments with ease. However, if you choose to voice record a conversation, you should use caution as Michigan law prohibits recording in certain…
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Is Your Business Prepared for the Silver Tsunami?

The Silver Tsunami is a metaphor that is used to describe the time in which baby boomers will enter their retirement years, potentially affecting everything from healthcare to the workforce. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, one in every five Amer…
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Business Owners Should Review Their Policies in Light of DOL Announcement

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced it will hire an additional 100 investigators to support its Wage and Hour Division, which is responsible for the enforcement of several federal employment laws, including the Fair Labor Standards…
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New Law Requires Cannabis Companies File "Proof of Financial Responsibility"

Senate Bill 461, signed into law recently by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, requires that cannabis companies provide product liability insurance of at least $100,000 per license for bodily injury resulting from the sale, distribution, or manufacture of canna…
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Should You Allow Your Employees to Use Personal Devices to Work from Home?

According to a recent Gallup Poll survey, nine in 10 “Work from Home” (WFH) employees wish to maintain remote work. The same number of people anticipate keeping remote hours, signaling that many business owners have put their return-to-work plans…
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Lawmakers Target Businesses' Terms of Service Agreements

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced potential federal legislation aimed at simplifying the terms of service consumers must agree to before using online websites, apps, and services. The Terms-of-service Labeling, Design, and Readabili…
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Business Owners May Negotiate Lease Terms Before Signing

Small business owners often think that a landlord’s lease is final and that they must take what’s presented to them without debate. However, most landlords are willing to work with business owners because they do not want a vacancy in their shopp…
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Why Business Owners Should Have a Succession Plan in Place

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to burden society, many business owners have faced challenges, from staffing shortages to economic struggles. While many people are distracted by the daily grind of running a business, especially in these difficult…
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A New Law Allows Dealerships Greater Flexibility in Business Hours

A new Michigan law, signed into effect recently by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, gives dealership owners added flexibility when setting their hours of business. Prior to the signing of SB128 into law, the Michigan Vehicle Code stated that most dealerships h…
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