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Michigan Governor Signs Bills Regulating AI-Generated Political Ads Into Law
February 13, 2024
New laws aimed at updating Michigan’s election laws should make it easier to identify political ads created by using artificial intelligence (AI). The laws, which went into effect on Feb. 13, 2024, also prohibit the distribution of deceptive media…
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How Does A Personal Representative Manage Digital Assets?
February 1, 2024
As a personal representative of an estate, it is your responsibility to carry out the wishes and manage the estate of the decedent as outlined in his or her will. This often includes administering the decedent’s digital assets. But, what is a digit…
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Estate Planning For A Person With Dementia
January 18, 2024
Estate planning is important for everyone, but it is especially vital for a person living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or a similar disease. A newly diagnosed individual should finalize their estate plan right away so that he or she can fully engage…
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Can A Business Owner Negotiate A Property Lease?
January 3, 2024
Business owners thinking about leasing property may wish to negotiate the lease’s terms and conditions before finalizing the deal. That’s because most landlords are willing to work with business owners. After all, they do not want a vacancy in th…
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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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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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