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Is It Possible to Accidentally Disinherit a Relative?
November 6, 2023
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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Business Owners Should Proceed Cautiously When Using AI
October 5, 2023
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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New Law Package Allows Organ Donor Registry Option on State Tax Returns
September 11, 2023
Until recently, the option to become a registered organ donor in Michigan was limited to visiting a Secretary of State (SOS) office and joining the registry after renewing or applying for a driver’s license or state identification. A new law inform…
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Who is the Legal Owner of a Company's Social Media Accounts?
September 7, 2023
Many social media platforms are set up in such a way that a business’s social media account may be linked to an employee’s personal account. But what happens when the employee that controls the account leaves the organization? Who is the owner of…
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What are the Changes to Michigan's Election Laws?
August 4, 2023
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bill package into law that implements Ballot Proposal 22-2 (also known as “Prop 2”), a proposal to amend the state constitution to add provisions regarding elections. The package includes several changes wh…
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What Does Michigan’s Extreme Risk Protection Order Act Mean for Law Enforcement?
July 6, 2023
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed a bill package, known as the Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Act, into law. The Act is designed to curb gun violence in the state and requires law enforcement to seize and remove firearms in some in…
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Is it Illegal to Use Marijuana and Possess a Firearm in Michigan?
June 11, 2023
Federal law prohibits controlled substance users from buying or possessing firearms, even in states where marijuana use is legally permitted. Even though both recreational and medical marijuana use is legal in Michigan, it is still classified as an i…
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What Drivers Need to Know About Michigan's Expanded Driving Laws
June 7, 2023
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently signed three bills into law that expanded Michigan’s distracted driving laws to include handheld smartphone use. The laws go into effect on June 30, 2023. The main bill in the package, House Bill 4250, prohibits drive…
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What is Michigan's Extreme Risk Protection Order Act?
June 5, 2023
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill package into law designed to curb gun violence in the state. The package, which is also known as Michigan’s “Red flag laws,” includes legislation that allows specific individuals to file a request fo…
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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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