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Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation that would prohibit landlords from discriminating against a person based on his or her source of income. SB 205-206 was recently passed by the Senate and was referred to the Michigan Judiciary Committee.…

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…

When two parties agree to a legal contract, it is usually expected that whatever was agreed to would be completed according to the contract’s terms. A breach of contract is a legal cause of action in which a binding agreement is not honored by one…

The fallout from a suspended or revoked driver’s license could be significant for most Michigan drivers. Getting to work or school becomes a challenge, as do many everyday tasks, such as grocery shopping or trips to the doctor’s office. There’s…

An Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) may be used as a substitute for costly courtroom litigation when attempting to resolve a legal dispute between parties. There are three types of ADRs, including facilitation, mediation, and arbitration. Which o…

A burrito bowl is at the center of a lawsuit involving two restaurant chains. Chipotle Mexican Grill recently filed a trademark infringement lawsuit just days after the Sweetgreen restaurant chain launched its “Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl.” In…

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2023, certain Michigan employers who voluntarily provide paid adoption leave to employees may claim a tax credit, of up to $4,000 per qualified employee. Who is a qualified employer? According to House Bill 6070, recently signed…

The recently enacted Michigan Uniform Assignment of Rents Act (MUARA) regulates the rights and responsibilities of renters, landlord-borrowers, and creditors in circumstances when borrowers are in default. What does MUARA provide? MUARA provides that…