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…
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Michigan House Bill 4007, signed into law recently by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, requires contractors for state construction projects receiving public funding to provide union-level wages and benefits for workers. What is the history of the Act? Before 2…
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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…
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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bill into law that eliminates Michigan’s mandatory third-grade reading retention requirement. The law amends Michigan’s “Read by Grade Three” law to delete provisions prohibiting the promotion of a pupi…
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Discovering you’re disinherited or left out of a family member’s will can be devastating, especially if that action comes as a surprise. There are times when the terms of the will or the circumstances surrounding its execution raise concern or su…
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Michigan Senate Bill 4, signed into law recently by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, adds sexual orientation and gender identity or expression to categories protected from discrimination under the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA). Originally passed in 19…
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In estate planning, a Lady Bird Deed is a document often utilized to pass real property to an individual’s heirs after death. The formal name for a Lady Bird Deed is “Enhanced Life Estate Deed,” and it is often utilized to avoid probate when se…
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed legislation into law that repeals Michigan’s right-to-work laws. The law new is called “Restoring Workers’ Rights” and it goes into effect on March 30, 2024. Michigan’s right-to-work laws, whic…
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On Dec. 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act into law. The Act includes new measures for pregnant and breastfeeding workers: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the PUMP (Providing Urgent Maternal Protections)…
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A durable power of attorney is a legal document that allows another individual (your agent) the authority to conduct business on your behalf in the event you become incapacitated. This is a common choice for those individuals who want to ensure busin…
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