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New Michigan Law Requires Tenants Receive Notice of Serious Hazards Within Apartment Buildings
December 27, 2023
A new Michigan law requires that a municipality’s enforcing agency notify the owner and occupants of an apartment building when there’s a serious violation involving the property. The new law goes into effect on Feb. 13, 2024. Michigan House Bill…
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Bill that Prohibits Housing Discrimination Based on Income Passes Michigan Senate
December 6, 2023
Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation that would prohibit landlords from discriminating against a person based on his or her source of income. SB 205-206 was recently passed by the Senate and was referred to the Michigan Judiciary Committee.…
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Is it a Good Idea to File for a Divorce during the Holidays?
December 5, 2023
Several high-profile couples announced their split in 2023, including Meryl Streep and Don Gummer; Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello; Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness; Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner; and others. While most of these split…
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How Do You Determine if a Contract Has Been Breached?
June 4, 2023
When two parties agree to a legal contract, it is usually expected that whatever was agreed to would be completed according to the contract’s terms. A breach of contract is a legal cause of action in which a binding agreement is not honored by one…
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Categories: Litigation
How to Get Your Michigan Driver's License Restored
May 18, 2023
The fallout from a suspended or revoked driver’s license could be significant for most Michigan drivers. Getting to work or school becomes a challenge, as do many everyday tasks, such as grocery shopping or trips to the doctor’s office. There’s…
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Categories: Litigation
Which Alternative Dispute Resolution is Best?
May 10, 2023
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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A Burrito Bowl Serves as a Lesson in Trademark Infringement
May 8, 2023
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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Categories: Litigation
Certain Employers May Be Eligible for a Tax Credit for Providing Paid Adoption Leave
November 14, 2022
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2023, certain Michigan employers who voluntarily provide paid adoption leave to employees may claim a tax credit, of up to $4,000 per qualified employee. Who is a qualified employer? According to House Bill 6070, recently signed…
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Certain Tenants May Be Required to Make Rent Payments to Lenders Instead of Landlords
October 25, 2022
The recently enacted Michigan Uniform Assignment of Rents Act (MUARA) regulates the rights and responsibilities of renters, landlord-borrowers, and creditors in circumstances when borrowers are in default. What does MUARA provide? MUARA provides that…
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New Law Allows for More Time to Notify Spouse of a Divorce Filing
October 6, 2022
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bill into law that provides additional time and privacy for those who file for divorce. The law, which recently went into effect, prohibits a complaint for divorce filed with the court from being made avail…
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Categories: Family Law