On Jan. 1, the Integrity Notification and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces (INFORM) Act went into effect in Michigan. The Act tightens restrictions on certain online retailers to protect consumers from bad-faith sellers. INFORM requires that on…
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Small business owners have enough administrative tasks on their plate without the added burden of tracking federal regulations that are continually updated. A recently signed federal law will make it easier for owners to locate and navigate federal r…
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As you plan to eat healthier, exercise more, or lose weight, remember that updating your estate plan should also be included in your list of New Year’s resolutions. Those who do a comprehensive job in planning their estate likely did so to ensure t…
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Probate is a court process where the estate of a deceased individual is administered so that creditors are paid, assets are gathered, and property is distributed to the rightful heirs and beneficiaries. In probate, someone dies “intestate” if the…
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced that it will receive $80 billion in new funding through the federal government’s recently approved Inflation Reduction Act. The IRS will use the funding to hire new enforcement agents, modernize…
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced options to strengthen consumer control over financial data by issuing a rulemaking procedure under Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The C…
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Recently, Twitter made headlines by laying off thousands in its workforce. In a class action lawsuit, Twitter is being sued for failing to give 3,700 employees (about 50 percent of its workforce) advance notice of mass layoffs. The lawsuit alleges Tw…
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Due to an ongoing worker shortage, employers may be tempted to utilize younger workers to help fill the void. Although minor workers can certainly take on a multitude of roles, employers should keep the federal and state laws in mind that offer prote…
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While attempting to form a limited liability company (LLC) the word “person” has created a challenge for some nonprofits. Michigan Senate Bill 926, signed into law recently by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, amends the Limited Liability Company Act to…
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Unlike the average social media user, municipalities, as government entities, must make sure that their online presence is consistent with a wider range of state and federal laws. The best recommendation is to develop a social media policy that addre…
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