A new law gives Sterling Heights, Warren, St. Clair Shores, and other Michigan cities the ability to form their own land banks. House Bill 4375, which was recently signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, amends the Land Bank Fast Track Act to expan…
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Many social media platforms are set up in such a way that a business’s social media account may be linked to an employee’s personal account. But what happens when the employee that controls the account leaves the organization? Who is the owner of…
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In a Michigan case that questioned if a public high school student’s First Amendment Rights were violated, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the Eastern District of Michigan’s award of summary judgment for a school district, its supe…
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Homeowners who pass away before they decide and document what to do with their home risk leaving their families squabbling over what to do with the property and the potential for significant tax liability. What are the options available for homeowner…
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Confusion regarding the use of an emoji in a business contract cost a Canadian farmer $82,000 (Canadian). The case serves as a reminder to business owners who may be tempted to use emojis to communicate. A legally binding emoji The lawsuit involves S…
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The Federal Trade Commission proposed new rules to stop marketers from using illicit review and endorsement practices such as using fake reviews, suppressing honest negative reviews, and paying for positive reviews, which deceive consumers looking fo…
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A jury recently decided that Aretha Franklin’s 2014 handwritten will, which was found stuffed in her couch, is a legal document. A dispute involving the validity of the will, which turned Franklin’s family against each other, serves as a reminder…
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July 21, 2023 marks one year since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill package into law that amended the Youth Tobacco Act. The amendment raised the minimum legal age for a person to use or purchase tobacco products, vapor products, and alternative n…
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed legislation into law that allows law enforcement agencies and other employers to enter into agreements to collect reimbursement (from the departing worker) for all or part of the cost of an employee’s training…
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Recently, pop singer Jewel performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the start of the Indianapolis 500. Her rendition of the national anthem was slower and more soulful than traditionally performed, prompting some to criticize her performance. Like…
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