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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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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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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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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
What is an Alternative Dispute Resolution?
August 3, 2022
An Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) may be used as a substitute for costly courtroom litigation when attempting to resolve a legal dispute between two parties. One of the three types of ADRs – facilitation, mediation, or arbitration –…
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What is an Uncontested Divorce in Michigan?
June 2, 2022
When some people think about the divorce process, many times pop culture courtroom scenes come to mind, such as those depicted in the films “Kramer vs. Kramer,” “Intolerable Cruelty,” “Marriage Story” and even “Mrs. Doubtfire.” These…
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What Does A Family Law Attorney Do?
May 10, 2022
Family law deals with legal aspects affecting the family, often including but not limited to the following: Divorce Custody Spousal support Paternity action Parenting time Property division Adoption Guardianship Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements…
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Categories: Family Law
