Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed legislation that broadens the use of ignition interlock devices to reach more defendants. What is an interlock device? An ignition interlock is an in-vehicle device that measures alcohol concentratio…
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Estate planning is a process in which clients work with attorneys, insurance advisors, accountants, financial planners, and other professionals to develop a plan for their assets and how they are owned and managed. A properly executed estate plan hel…
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A Department of Labor (DOL) notice of proposed rulemaking is seeking input on its proposed rule regarding who accompanies Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) compliance officers during physical workplace inspections. So, what are the…
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A recent Michigan Supreme Court case may have limited the validity of usury clauses in loan agreements. What is a usury clause? Michigan, like many other states, has usury clause statutes that limit the interest charged in lending transactions to 25…
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has recently announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would guarantee overtime pay for millions of full-time salaried workers earning less than $1,059 per week or about $55,000 per year. The rulemaking propose…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) offers a multitude of uses in business, from authoring emails to aggregating business data. While AI is still evolving, some business owners may wish to err on the side of caution when using AI to avoid copyright infringe…
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Estate planning isn’t just for older adults. Estate planning benefits people of all ages and income levels, even teenagers with limited assets. Below are some of the reasons why each generation benefits from estate planning. Why would Generation Z…
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). What is the PWFA? The PWFA requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommo…
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According to a 2023 Caring.com study, two out of every three Americans do not have any type of estate planning document in place. Some of the reasons people avoid creating essential estate planning documents include inflation and the cost of creating…
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Employers in certain high-hazard industries will be required to electronically submit information to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Industry (OSHA) starting Jan. 1, 2024. OSHA’s new reporting rule includes the following submission requirem…
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