Free Speech Questioned in Supreme Court Case Involving Angry Teen and School District

In a case that questioned if a public high school student’s First Amendment Rights were violated, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Pennsylvania teen who used social media to express her anger with her high school and two of its s…
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What Happens to An Employee's Banked Vacation Time if He or She is Fired?

Termination of employer-employee relationships can be contentious, to say the least. Whether the relationship ends because of the words “You’re terminated,” “I’m quitting,” or somewhere in between, there are many questions that may arise…
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Michigan Regulates Marijuana Derivative Delta-8 THC

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed legislation into law that regulates Delta-8 THC, a compound derived from marijuana that produces a similarly intoxicating effect. On Oct. 11, 2021, the products, which were available to all ages at c…
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Small Business Administration Withdraws Loan Necessity Questionnaire

Since the Small Business Administration (SBA) sponsored the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in April 2020 and again in January 2021, businesses adversely affected by the pandemic received nearly $800 million in loans to help retain workers, maintai…
Categories: Covid 19
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White House Executive Order Encourages Federal Agencies to Ban or Limit Non-Compete Agreements

President Biden’s recently signed executive order encourages federal agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission, to ban or limit the use of non-compete agreements. Business owners may use non-compete agreements in Michigan to protect trade se…
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Two Bills Aim to Limit a Community's Ability to Regulate Zoning of Short-Term Rentals, Such as Airbnb

According to TripAdvisor, 67 percent of Americans are traveling this summer, with many of them considering a stay in short-term rental properties such as those found on Airbnb and VRBO. With the increase in travel demand, more residents may seek to l…
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Use Caution When Pulling Photos Off of the Internet

Although copyright laws are decades behind the fast-paced world of websites and social media, they are still laws and must be obeyed to avoid litigation. However tempting it is to pluck an image from the internet for use on your website or social med…
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Should I Leave My Attorney a Gift in My Will?

Some clients develop close relationships with their attorneys. The bonds of friendship are so strong in some instances that the client may consider leaving the attorney valuable assets when putting together his or her estate plan. That may leave you…
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How Does An Incapacitated Person Sign a Will or Trust?

The signing of legal documents such as a will and trust is subject to very strict requirements, and for good reason. It is important that no corners are cut when signatures are applied to estate planning documents, as forged or otherwise fraudulent d…
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How the Pandemic and Eviction Moratorium has Affected Landlords

Officials with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently extended the national moratorium on evictions to July 31, 2021. The moratorium halts residential evictions of covered persons for nonpayment of rent, and was set to expire on June 30. The…
Categories: Litigation
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