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Consumer Scams Abound: Preying on Fears Generated by the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Patricia Stamler, Shareholder In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic we have been inundated with a 24-hour daily news cycle informing us of the spread of the virus, the death toll and the growing number of hospitalizations. Those…
Are There Exemptions to Michigan’s COVID-19 Stay In Place Executive Order?
By Matthew J. Turchyn, Esq. I have the answer for you! This update contains information about how the Coronavirus pandemic impacts workers and businesses in Michigan. Let’s first review and understand why the COVID-19 “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order…
How to Survive Life in Self Quarantine with your Spouse
By Attorney Lisa D. Stern, Esq. I am a family law (divorce) attorney writing this article from my home office. Unlike most of you, I am not actually in quarantine, but on medical leave. Over the last two weeks I…
The Department of Justice’s Statistical Data Reveals it Pays to be a Whistleblower!
By Attorney Patricia Stamler, Esq. On January 9, 2020, the United States Department of Justice’s press release announced data regarding the monetary recoveries exceeding $3 billion under the False Claims Act for Fiscal Year 2019. The press release can…
Wipe Your Criminal Slate Clean – Get a Fresh Start
By Attorneys Walter Piszczatowski and Michael Rex Criminal convictions, both felony and misdemeanor, trigger a vast array of civil disabilities and collateral consequences that relegate many to a second-class citizen status. Not only do most employers conduct background…
Can You Keep a (Trust) Secret?
By Attorney Kenneth F. Silver A few weeks ago, I posted a blog about how one cannot keep a will secret postmortem. But the same issue also comes up often with respect to trusts. The answer this…
Understanding how intellectual property is protected in Michigan
Protecting their creations through patents, trademarks and copyrights may be vital to people maintaining the integrity of their intellectual property. Intellectual property – creations of the human mind – are essential to people’s and business’ operation and success. Unfortunately, the…
Things I need to know about wage and hour laws in Michigan?
Discover what you need to know as a new business owner about Michigan’s wage and hour laws. Also, learn special rules for workers under 18 years old. When a person starts a new business in Michigan, one of the most…
Survey shows cellphone users more likely to be risky drivers
Using a cellphone while driving is extremely dangerous behavior. Even if the driver is making a call with a hands-free device, using a cellphone takes attention off the task of driving, making it more likely that the driver will…
Supreme Court case may drastically impact Michigan patent cases
A U.S. Supreme Court case could lead to an influx of patent cases coming back to Michigan. The United States Supreme Court could soon rule on a case that could ultimately have a major effect on how patent cases are…
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