Is It Possible to Accidentally Disinherit a Relative?

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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What are the Changes the DOL is Proposing During OSHA Workplace Inspections?

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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Usury Clause in Loan Agreement Subject of Recent Michigan Supreme Court Case

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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What the Proposed Changes to White Collar Exception Salary Thresholds Could Mean for Employers

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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Business Owners Should Proceed Cautiously When Using AI

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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Reasons Why Estate Planning Benefits All Ages and Generations

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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EEOC Issues Rulemaking to Interpret the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

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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What Happens When Someone Dies Without a Will?

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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More Employers Will Be Required to Electronically Submit to OSHA

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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Recent Supreme Court Ruling Affects Slip-and-Fall Cases

Property owners and operators should take note of a recent Michigan Supreme Court decision that transformed the way slip-and-fall cases are litigated. Michigan courts have long held that property owners generally are not obligated to protect visitors…
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