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Software Intellectual Property Report

Covers the places where software intersects the law of intellectual property. By Charles A. Bieneman.

http://swipreport.com/

May 18
Jury Award for Software Trade Secrets Theft Affirmed by Third Circuit

Jury Award for Software Trade Secrets Theft Affirmed by Third Circuit

Wellogix sued Accenture (and other parties) for misappropriating trade secrets related to software that helped manage the process of constructing an oil well. A jury awarded $26.2 million in compensatory damages, and $68.2 million in punitive…
May 12
Business Method Claims Not Patent-Eligible in CLS Bank, Deeply Divided Federal Circuit Hold

Business Method Claims Not Patent-Eligible in CLS Bank, Deeply Divided Federal Circuit Hold

The Federal Circuit has held that patent claims directed to using an intermediary in financial transactions to eliminate settlement risk are not patent-eligible. CLS Bank International v. Alice Corp., No. 2011-1301 (May 10, 2013).…
Apr 27
Fed. Cir. Affirms Invalidity Findings By E.D. Texas Jury

Fed. Cir. Affirms Invalidity Findings By E.D. Texas Jury

Claims from four patents were infringed, but invalid as anticipated and obvious, a jury in the Eastern District of Texas found. In an opinion by Chief Judge Rader, the Federal Circuit rejected the patent owner’s challenge to the jury…

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Michigan Auto Law Blog

Provides tips, news and information for Michigan auto accident victims, drivers, and lawyers. By Steven M. Gursten.

http://www.michiganautolaw.com/auto-lawyers-blog

May 18
Unsafe FMCSA Commercial Drivers License (CDL) change

Unsafe FMCSA Commercial Drivers License (CDL) change

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration caves to pressure from truck industry lobby, compromises CDL process and safety Caving to pressure from the trucking industry, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has eased…
May 17
Minors on motorcycles: What are the laws in Michigan?

Minors on motorcycles: What are the laws in Michigan?

May is Motorcycle Safety Month and National Youth Traffic Safety Month, so this topic couldn’t be more fitting. It sounds counter intuitive to allow teens and even children to ride motorcycles and motorized vehicles, but it is actually…
May 16
Rep. Phil Cavanagh calls for scrutiny of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association

Rep. Phil Cavanagh calls for scrutiny of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association

Democrat urges that MCCA should be lawmakers’ focus if claims of its “unsustainability” is what’s driving No Fault reform Rep. Phil Cavanagh (D-Redford Township), makes an incredibly important point in his guest blog…

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Turtle Talk

Covers Indian law and politics. By the Indigenous Law and Policy Center at Michigan State University College of Law.

http://turtletalk.wordpress.com/

May 17
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde RFP for Code Development

Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde RFP for Code Development

The Tribal Nation of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, located in Northwest Oregon, is seeking Requests for Proposals from interested individuals, legal service providers, agencies or law firms to develop new Tribal ordinances, revise…
May 17
Colorado River Indian Tribes Job Posting

Colorado River Indian Tribes Job Posting

Here: Summer Law Intern Deputy Attorney General Deputy Attorney General- Civil
May 17
N.C. SCT Opposition Brief in Eastern Band Cherokee Tribal Court Jurisdiction Case

N.C. SCT Opposition Brief in Eastern Band Cherokee Tribal Court Jurisdiction Case

Here: Response to Petition The petition is here. Lower court materials here. An earlier incarnation of the case, here.

Rank this Week: 14

Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers Michigan DUI, drug and violent crime defense. By A. Scott Grabel & Associates.

http://www.michigancriminallawyers-blog.com/

May 17
Grand Rapids Businessman Sentenced in $12 Million Wire Fraud Case

Grand Rapids Businessman Sentenced in $12 Million Wire Fraud Case

On November 20, 2012 Scott D. Hoeft pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Hoeft, owner of Prime Title Services in Grand Rapids, was alleged to have engaged in a $12 million mortgage scheme involving lenders and title companies. …
May 17
44-year-old Saginaw Man Charged in March Crash Causing Deaths of Bridgeport Sister

44-year-old Saginaw Man Charged in March Crash Causing Deaths of Bridgeport Sister

44-year-old Kevin D. Haynes of Saginaw remains jailed on charges of operating a motor vehicle on a suspended or revoked license causing death, or operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs causing death. Saginaw was involved in a crash…
May 17
Ex-Detroit Mayor Pleads with Federal Appeals Court for His Freedom

Ex-Detroit Mayor Pleads with Federal Appeals Court for His Freedom

On Thursday May 16, ex-Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's attorney, James Thomas, asked a federal appeals court to release his client pending his sentence for corruption. Kilpatrick, who was found guilty of racketeering and other criminal…

Rank this Week: 1747

Wachler & Associates Health Law…

Wachler & Associates Health Law Blog

Covers health law, recovery audit contractors, compliance and medicare. By Wachler & Associates, P.C.

http://www.wachlerblog.com/

May 17
Jury Rules Tuomey Violated Stark Law and the FCA through Physician Employment Agreement

Jury Rules Tuomey Violated Stark Law and the FCA through Physician Employment Agreement

On May 8, 2013, in a retrial of a 2010 case, a federal jury found that Tuomey Healthcare System (Tuomey) in Sumter, SC violated both the Stark Law and the False Claims Act (FCA). The jury found that Tuomey violated the FCA by submitting…
May 15
Recovery Auditors (RACs) target Hospice Face-to-Face Recertification

Recovery Auditors (RACs) target Hospice Face-to-Face Recertification

Hospice providers must always obtain written certification that a patient meets Medicare's hospice coverage criteria. Written certification of terminal illness needs to be obtained no later than 2 days after hospice care is initiated, and…
May 14
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Auditing Physicians Performing In-Office Drug Screen

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Auditing Physicians Performing In-Office Drug Screen

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) is auditing physicians who have conducted in-office Drug of Abuse (DOA) screening test. The purpose of these BCBSM audits is to determine whether the services, treatment, devices, and procedures…

Rank this Week: 898

Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers legal issues for accident injury victims and no-fault insurance cases. By Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C.

http://www.michigancaraccidentlawyerblog.com

May 17
SMART Bus Causes Deadly Dearborn Three-Car Collision on Michigan Avenue

SMART Bus Causes Deadly Dearborn Three-Car Collision on Michigan Avenue

The Michigan car accident lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. are reporting on a Dearborn three-vehicle crash involving a SMART bus. The accident happened on Monday, May 13th, around 3:30 p.m on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn.…
May 13
Michigan Auto Accident Lawyer Creates Drunk Driving Deaths Infographic

Michigan Auto Accident Lawyer Creates Drunk Driving Deaths Infographic

Michigan auto accident lawyers of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. recently created an infographic, “Drunk Driving Crash Deaths Soar to Sobering Numbers” on 2011 United States death statistics. The infographic visually displays the…
May 8
Macomb County Bicycle Accident Settlement

Macomb County Bicycle Accident Settlement

Our Michigan car accident lawyers recently settled a Macomb County bicycle accident lawsuit on behalf of an injured bicyclist. Our client was riding his bike in Clinton Township when a negligent driver hit the bicyclist with his car. After…

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The Law Blogger

Covers Michigan legal news. From the Oakland Press.

http://oplawblog.blogspot.com/

May 17
Kwame Blames the Lawyer

Kwame Blames the Lawyer

We here at this Blog have been there. You put your heart and soul into a case that goes to trial, giving it everything you've got, sometimes putting your reputation on the line; working into the night and on weekends to…
May 16
Oakland County Circuit Court Open for Busine

Oakland County Circuit Court Open for Busine

Oakland County Business CourtOn June 3rd, the Oakland County Business Court commences here at the Oakland County Circuit Court. The Michigan Supreme Court has appointed Oakland Circuit Judges Wendy Potts and James Alexander to preside…
May 15
NTSB Recommends Lowering Drunk Driving BAC

NTSB Recommends Lowering Drunk Driving BAC

The average female who consumes two drinks in an hour will have a blood alcohol level of about .05. Yesterday, the NTSB voted to recommend lowering the legal limit from .08, the level that all 50 states have set as their legal limit, to…

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Michigan Criminal Lawyer Blawg

Covers felony dismissals, license revocations and restorations. By Martin T. Lievois.

http://www.michigancriminallawyerblawg.com/

May 17
RULE 13 - ALL PETITIONERS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL - OR AT LEAST THEY ARE NOT TREATED EQUALLY

RULE 13 - ALL PETITIONERS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL - OR AT LEAST THEY ARE NOT TREATED EQUALLY

As i have alluded to in an earlier article, RULE 13 classifications are the Secretary of State's way to make a petitioner clear a higher hurdle. Apparently the Secretary of State felt it necessary to classify people differently with regards…
May 13
LICENSE RESTORATION - WHAT THEY ASK ABOUT "NOT" CONTAINED IN THE DRIVING RECORD

LICENSE RESTORATION - WHAT THEY ASK ABOUT "NOT" CONTAINED IN THE DRIVING RECORD

License restoration hearing officers are interested in more than just a petitioners drinking history!! That's right, if their are other skeletons in the closet....they want to know about them. Say for instance you were a teenager and got…
May 6
THE FIRST CONSIDERATION FOR A RESTORATION HEARING IS REVIEWING THE MICHIGAN DRIVER'S LICENSE HISTORY

THE FIRST CONSIDERATION FOR A RESTORATION HEARING IS REVIEWING THE MICHIGAN DRIVER'S LICENSE HISTORY

Many a client will consult with me for restoration of their driving privileges with a "general" idea of what is on their driving record. NOT GOOD ENOUGH. It is crucial to know each and every infraction, and when they occurred. Most will know…

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Michigan Employment Law Connection

Covers labor, employment, and employment discrimination law with emphasis on Michigan recent developments and impact of HR professionals. By John Holmquist.

http://www.michiganemploymentlawconnection.com/

May 16
The NFL and the ADA

The NFL and the ADA

The New England Patriots released Kyle Love, a defensive tackle recently. According to his agent, Love was released for an "Non-Football injury/illness." The release comes within two weeks of Love being diagnosed with Type-2…
May 5
NLRB "Advice" concerning employer investigation

NLRB "Advice" concerning employer investigation

In Verso Paper, the Division of Advice reviewed an employer's confidentiality rule and found it to be unlawfully overbroad. The rule was overbroad because it did not provided for confidentiality on a case by case basis…
May 2
The EEOC and wellness programs: Time for an answer?

The EEOC and wellness programs: Time for an answer?

The EEOC has announced that it will be holding a meeting on May 8, 2013, to hear from invited panelists on the treatment of wellness programs under federal law, with an emphasis on understanding the ways that the ADA, the Genetic…

Rank this Week: 1783

Michigan Sex Crime Attorneys Blog

Covers sex crime laws and cases. By Grabel & Associates.

http://www.michigansexcrimeattorneys.com/

May 16
Sentencing for Bay City Woman Accused of Molesting Boyfriend's Minor Siblings Rescheduled

Sentencing for Bay City Woman Accused of Molesting Boyfriend's Minor Siblings Rescheduled

In April of this year, 21-year-old Alyssa D. Jones pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting the underage brothers of her boyfriend. Jones, who lives in Bay City, pleaded guilty to two counts of assault with intent to commit sexual penetration. …
May 15
Alger County School Administrator Charged With CSC Waives Preliminary Hearing

Alger County School Administrator Charged With CSC Waives Preliminary Hearing

In March, 35-year-old Benjamin David Franklin II who was the principal and administrator of Munising Baptist Church and School was arrested in connection with alleged sexual activity with a student at the school, and charged with one count of…
May 9
Grand Rapids Man Indicted on Numerous Sex-Related Charge

Grand Rapids Man Indicted on Numerous Sex-Related Charge

Gary William Hampton, a 63-year-old Grand Rapids man, was arrested on April 4 by Grand Rapids police in connection with allegations that he provided a 15-year-old boy with illegal drugs and money to entice him to pose nude and perform sex…

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One Court of Justice

Covers Michigan's appellate courts. By Warner Norcross & Judd LLP.

http://www.ocjblog.com

May 16
COA holds that trial court can award triple restitution for loss of an eye under the Crime Victim Right’s Act

COA holds that trial court can award triple restitution for loss of an eye under the Crime Victim Right’s Act

In People v Lloyd, the Court of Appeals affirmed an award for three times the actual amount of restitution under the Crime Victim’s Civil Rights Act when the defendant caused the victim to lose an eye because the injury was a…
May 10
COA Opinion: Wayne County’s ordinance moving inflation-protection dollars into general retirement fund violates the Public Employee Retirement System Investment Act

COA Opinion: Wayne County’s ordinance moving inflation-protection dollars into general retirement fund violates the Public Employee Retirement System Investment Act

In Wayne County Employees Retirement System v. Charter County of Wayne, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that Wayne County’s ordinance, which re-directed funds meant to protect retirees from inflation to offset the…
May 10
COA: Preponderance of the evidence is the standard for child’s best interest determination in termination proceeding

COA: Preponderance of the evidence is the standard for child’s best interest determination in termination proceeding

In In re Moss Minors, the Court of Appeals held that a court must determine whether termination of parental rights is in a child’s best interest by a preponderance of the evidence. After hearing evidence of the respondent mother’s…

Rank this Week: 120

National Eminent Domain Blog

Covers eminent domain news with a focus on Michigan. By Ackerman Ackerman & Dynkowski.

http://www.nationaleminentdomain.com/

May 15
Another Proposed Condemnation Fail

Another Proposed Condemnation Fail

The most certain way for an acquiring agency to fail on its condemnation in its eminent domain proceeding is to not follow a statute. The delegating procedure itself must be followed, but even if followed, a grant of the right to condemn by a…
May 15
Foreign Company Takes Whuppin in Bridgeport

Foreign Company Takes Whuppin in Bridgeport

Bridgeport is still enjoying the benefits of the Kelo decision and is seeking to benefit a prime developer by purchasing a nearby piece of property for assemblage. The market is the market. Sometimes, a property has value simply…
May 15
A Turnpike in Maine?

A Turnpike in Maine?

http://freepressonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=50&SubSectionID=72&ArticleID=25680 The previous Legislature appropriated $300,000 to conduct a feasibility study on whether to build a 220-mile private toll highway through central…

Rank this Week: 618

Health Law Attorney Blog

Covers health law and compliance issues. By The Health Law Partners.

http://www.healthlawattorneyblog.com/

May 15
American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Files Lawsuit Alleging Unlawful Changes in Medicare Standards Resulting in Unfair RAC/Prepayment Audit

American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association Files Lawsuit Alleging Unlawful Changes in Medicare Standards Resulting in Unfair RAC/Prepayment Audit

On May 13, 2013, the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association ("AOPA") filed suit in the federal district court for the District of Columbia against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ("CMS"), alleging that payment denials by CMS and…
May 9
OCR Releases HIPAA Privacy and Security Education Tool

OCR Releases HIPAA Privacy and Security Education Tool

On April 30, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services ("HHS") Office for Civil Rights ("OCR") announced the availability of new tools to educate health care providers and consumers about the Health Insurance Portability and…
May 1
New Michigan Law Permits Reporting of Unsafe Drivers by Physicians and Optometrist

New Michigan Law Permits Reporting of Unsafe Drivers by Physicians and Optometrist

The state of Michigan joined more than two dozen states in passing legislation to permit reporting of unsafe drivers by healthcare providers. Pursuant to Michigan Public Acts 354 and 355 of 2012, signed into law in late December of 2012,…

Rank this Week: 1177

Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog

Covers news about and opinions issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the sixth Circuit with an emphasis on business cases. By Squire Sanders.

http://www.sixthcircuitappellateblog.com/

May 15
Cutting Back on Extensions of Time Not a Unique Phenomenon to Sixth Circuit

Cutting Back on Extensions of Time Not a Unique Phenomenon to Sixth Circuit

We recently reported on the Sixth Circuit’s practice of curtailing extensions of time and not granting them as freely as in the past. Thus far, the reports related to that are largely anecdotal and there is no formal policy change…
May 14
The Trend Toward The Use of Summary Disposition

The Trend Toward The Use of Summary Disposition

We have previously reported on the Sixth Circuit’s caseload and the trend toward the use of unpublished opinions. We’ve discussed that the number of published decisions per judge, the opinions that are the most important to…
May 13
Sixth Circuit Reverses ERISA Premption Decision

Sixth Circuit Reverses ERISA Premption Decision

In Gardner v. Heartland Industrial Partners, LP, the Sixth Circuit reversed a decision that held that the plaintiffs’ state law tort claims for tortious interference with contract were completely preempted by ERISA. The Sixth…

Rank this Week: 474

electronic criminal lawyer

Covers criminal law and its process. By Timothy P. Flynn.

http://e-crimlawyer.blogspot.com/

May 15
SCOTUS Upholds Warrant Requirement for Blood-Draw

SCOTUS Upholds Warrant Requirement for Blood-Draw

In January 9, the US Supreme Court was presented with a straightforward question: can a law enforcement officer legally obtain a non-consensual and warrantless blood sample from a drunk driver under the exigent circumstances…
Apr 25
Michigan Senate Votes to Keep BAC at .08 For Drunk Driving Law

Michigan Senate Votes to Keep BAC at .08 For Drunk Driving Law

The Michigan Senate unanimously approved a bill that will keep the legal limit of blood alcohol for drivers at .08. Recently, there had been some debate to raise the legal limit from .08 to .10, where it had been prior to the…
Apr 21
Expungement Bill Would Expand Second Chance

Expungement Bill Would Expand Second Chance

Here in Michigan, we have long had an "expungement" statute; technically known as an application to set aside conviction. Until recently, the applicant could have been convicted of only one criminal count on one single occasion.In…

Rank this Week: 3468

The Probate Lawyer Family Feud…

The Probate Lawyer Family Feud Blog

Covers celebrity and true case stories on probate litigation. By Andrew Mayoras.

http://www.probatelawyerblog.com/

May 14
No Happy Mothers Day: Kobe Bryant Disputes Mother In Lawsuit

No Happy Mothers Day: Kobe Bryant Disputes Mother In Lawsuit

Kobe Bryant, long-time Los Angeles Laker and future Hall-of-Famer, is in a bitter feud with his own mother over ownership of memorabilia worth more than $1.5 million. He’s locked in a he-said, she-said dispute about whether he gave the…
May 9
Amanda Bynes' Comeback Could Begin With A Guardianship

Amanda Bynes' Comeback Could Begin With A Guardianship

Amanda Bynes came into the public eye as one of Nickelodeon’s sweethearts. Now friends and colleagues are so worried about her recent erratic behavior that they have been begging for police intervention. Her former publicist, Jonathan…
Apr 22
Kim Kardashian Settles Divorce Case With Kris Humphrie

Kim Kardashian Settles Divorce Case With Kris Humphrie

Not many people -- even celebrities -- can claim a record as impressive as Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. The marriage: 72 days. The divorce: 536 days. But, it's finally over. And according to reports, it was Kris Humphries who caved at…

Rank this Week: 462

Information Technology Law Blog

Covers social media, e-discovery, privacy, and intellectual property. By Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC.

http://www.michiganitlaw.com/

May 14
XG Sciences Announces New Battery Anode with Four Times the Capacity of Conventional Material

XG Sciences Announces New Battery Anode with Four Times the Capacity of Conventional Material

Lansing-based XG Sciences, Inc. has launched a new generation of anode materials for lithium-ion batteries with four times the capacity of conventional anodes. The new anode material is produced through proprietary manufacturing processes and…
Mar 26
Veronica Mars Kickstarter Succe

Veronica Mars Kickstarter Succe

As noted in a prior blog article, investment crowdfunding is awaiting SEC regulations. However, “reward” and “experience” based crowdfunding via websites such as Kickstarter have seen success. On March 13, 2013, Rob…
Mar 19
White House Decrees Free Access to Government Research

White House Decrees Free Access to Government Research

The White House has declared that the results of government funded research, with certain exceptions for classified data, will be available to the public for free within in a year. Such results include peer-reviewed publications and digital…

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Covers laws, legal developments, and "fine points" in the law that can have important consequences for businesses, associations, companies, non-profits, and individual horse owners. By Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC.

http://equinelawblog.com/

May 14
Common Equine Breeding Disputes and How to Avoid Them

Common Equine Breeding Disputes and How to Avoid Them

Horse breeding transactions can generate several disputes, including the following: Problem The stallion’s show or race schedule prevents its availability for breeding by cooled semen or live cover. If the breeding will be…
May 7
When Veterinary Malpractice Seems So Obvious That No Expert is Needed

When Veterinary Malpractice Seems So Obvious That No Expert is Needed

In a typical veterinary malpractice case, the plaintiff (the party suing the veterinarian) must retain a qualified expert witness in an attempt to prove that the veterinarian breached an applicable standard of care and that the breach, and…
Apr 30
It Looks Like Veterinary Malpractice, But it’s Not

It Looks Like Veterinary Malpractice, But it’s Not

Not every claim against a veterinarian is really a claim of veterinary malpractice. A small number of cases involving veterinarians are more appropriately brought as a claim of ordinary negligence on part of the veterinarian or the staff.…

Rank this Week: 1056

Michigan No Fault Auto Insurance…

Michigan No Fault Auto Insurance Law Blog

Covers Michigan auto accident law. By Gursten, Koltonow, Gursten, Christensen & Raitt, PC.

http://www.michigannofaultautoinsurancelaw.com/

May 13
Repetitive head trauma can cause incurable disease

Repetitive head trauma can cause incurable disease

The scientific evidence is mounting linking head injuries to life-long impairments and incurable neurological disease. A story in The New York Times, Study Bolsters Link Between Routine Hits and Brain Disease, shows that even what may at…
May 8
Legalization of marijuana presents new legal questions for impaired driving

Legalization of marijuana presents new legal questions for impaired driving

The majority of Americans now support the decriminalization of marijuana. While cannabis is still an illegal Schedule 1 controlled substance under Federal Law, 22 states have now passed legislation or ballot measures legalizing pot for either…
May 3
Michigan No Fault Reform Information Center

Michigan No Fault Reform Information Center

Learn the truth behind the attacks on Michigan's No Fault insurance system Is reforming Michigan's auto No Fault insurance laws good for the people of Michigan? Or just for the state's auto insurance companies? To help you better understand…

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ED Michigan IP Report

Discusses patent and other intellectual property litigation news from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

http://edmichipreport.com/

May 13
Supreme Court Decides Bowman v. Monsanto Co.

Supreme Court Decides Bowman v. Monsanto Co.

The Supreme Court ruled today in Bowman v. Monsanto Co., holding that the doctrine of patent exhaustion does not protect the use of patented genetically-modified seed to cultivate a new crop. The court reasoned that the replanting…
May 10
Stalemate in CLS v. Alice

Stalemate in CLS v. Alice

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decided CLS Bank Int’l v. Alice Corp. today. In 7 opinions spanning 135 or so pages, the court affirmed the determination that the method, media and system claims were…
Apr 24
Judge Cohn Profiled

Judge Cohn Profiled

The Center for Michigan publication, Bridge, recently published a profile of U.S. District Court Judge Avern Cohn. The article reports that, ”Although Cohn runs his courtroom with an iron fist and often has little patience…

Rank this Week: 1478

Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC Blog

Covers Michigan criminal defense.

http://www.aggressivecriminaldefense.com/blog/

May 10
Amendments to Michigan’s Juvenile Competency Statute

Amendments to Michigan’s Juvenile Competency Statute

Criminal Defense Attorneys for Michigan Children Parents seeking help for a child with mental health issues will find that Michigan’s new law presents new challenges. Children facing criminal prosecution and competency issues should…
May 7
Sixth Circuit Reviews Restitution Award in Pornography Case

Sixth Circuit Reviews Restitution Award in Pornography Case

The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the issue of a defendant who was ordered to pay restitution to the victims of the possession of child pornography. U.S. v. Hargrove was released on April 19, 2013. Hargrove pleaded guilty to…
May 2
Arraignments in Multiple Robbery Case.

Arraignments in Multiple Robbery Case.

Three men held in connection to a large string of robberies were recently arraigned in a District 41-A courtroom. Prosecutors accuse Eric Eby, 19, Logan Gerring, 17, and Jesse Brusseau-Meray, 20 of robbing a gas station and suspect their…

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Updates in Michigan Family Law

Covers adoption, annulment, child abuse, child custody and support, cohabitation, property division, domestic violence, divorce and separation. By Jeanne Hannah.

http://jeannehannah.typepad.com/blog_jeanne_hannah_traver/

May 8
Son of Citation Machine | Easy, Proper Citations of all Kinds of Source

Son of Citation Machine | Easy, Proper Citations of all Kinds of Source

Wow! What a cool item for Jeanne's Toolkit. "Son of Citation machine" provides lawyers and professional researchers with a very easy way to properly cite the resources that they use. You may choose your "style"--MLA, APA…
May 8
Renter Who is Victim of Domestic Violence May Break Lease

Renter Who is Victim of Domestic Violence May Break Lease

Most states have enacted statutes that permit a tenant who is at risk of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking to be released from a rental obligation. The tenant seeking release must provide notice of "intent to seek a release…
Apr 26
Amendments to Michigan Court Rule

Amendments to Michigan Court Rule

There were many changes to the Michigan Court Rules that became effective on January 1, 2013. Make sure that you are up to speed on these.

Rank this Week: 1709

Michigan Asset Protection Lawyer…

Michigan Asset Protection Lawyer Blog

Covers asseet protection planning and issues. By Weisman, Young & Ruemenapp.

http://www.michiganassetprotectionlawyerblog.com/

May 8
Possible Defense to Spouse's Guaranty

Possible Defense to Spouse's Guaranty

In the world of commercial finance, it is not unusual to encounter a lender who automatically seeks the guaranty of the applicant's spouse. If a default subsequently ensues, the lender will pursue the guarantor spouse for payment of the…
Feb 22
Owning your Residence in an LLC - Pros and Con

Owning your Residence in an LLC - Pros and Con

In the world of asset protection planning there are times when it is advantageous to hold a personal residence in a limited liability company. Generally, such a situation would be applicable where there is a client who wishes to protect a…
Feb 7
Asset Protection Lawyers Too Frequently and Unnecessarily Refuse Representation of Clients with Existing Claim

Asset Protection Lawyers Too Frequently and Unnecessarily Refuse Representation of Clients with Existing Claim

As an asset protection planning attorney with many years of experience, I am frequently asked to speak at seminars on the topic. In these lectures, I spend a fair amount of time discussing ethical issues and the risks to the lawyer of…

Rank this Week: 3410

Michigan Employment Law Advisor

Covers employment discrimination, hiring, terminations and technology issues. By Jason Shinn.

http://www.michiganemploymentlawadvisor.com

May 7
Michigan Supreme Court Rejects Heightened Standard in Whistleblower Protection Claim

Michigan Supreme Court Rejects Heightened Standard in Whistleblower Protection Claim

Back on March 21, 2013, this blog critically discussed a Michigan Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA) claim, Furhr v Trinity Health Corp., (2013), where the Court of Appeals reversed a jury verdict in favor of a former employee who had…
Apr 29
Are Inconsistent Performance Reviews and Inefficient Termination Process Putting Your Company at Risk?

Are Inconsistent Performance Reviews and Inefficient Termination Process Putting Your Company at Risk?

In a rare decision favorable to Michigan whistlblower plaintiffs, the Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision to dismiss a whistleblower case against an employer. But the real lesson that employers and their HR professionals should…
Apr 11
Proposed Michigan Bill to Prohibit Pay Discrimination - A Problem that Continue

Proposed Michigan Bill to Prohibit Pay Discrimination - A Problem that Continue

A proposed amendment to Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act was introduced this week. The primary sponsor for this bill is State Representative Gretchen Driskell. This amendment is part of a package of bills intended to…

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Michigan Bankruptcy Blog

Provides case law updates from the Bankruptcy Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan. By Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC.

http://www.michbankruptcyblog.com/

May 7
Avoidance Actions Are Not Property of Estate That the Trustee Can Sell Pursuant to § 363(b)

Avoidance Actions Are Not Property of Estate That the Trustee Can Sell Pursuant to § 363(b)

The Bankruptcy Court of the Western District of Michigan recently denied a Trustee’s Motion to Sell Avoidance Actions pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 363(b).1 The Trustee’s Motion sought authority to sell potential causes of actions under…
Apr 11
New Claims Transfer Fee Takes Effect May 1, 2013

New Claims Transfer Fee Takes Effect May 1, 2013

Effective May 1, 2013, the Bankruptcy Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan will begin charging a new fee of $25 for each claim transferred. The purpose of the fee, as stated by the Judicial Conference Committee,…
Jan 31
Fame as an asset: Will Casey Anthony’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy case preclude future book and movie deals?

Fame as an asset: Will Casey Anthony’s Chapter 7 bankruptcy case preclude future book and movie deals?

In re Casey Marie Anthony, Bankr. M.D. Fla., Case No. 8:13-bk-00922-KRM Although this blog typically focuses on Michigan bankruptcy cases, last week’s Chapter 7 filing by Casey Anthony raises interesting questions about the impact of…

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Michigan Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers Michigan criminal law. By Abdo Law Firm.

http://www.michigancriminallawyer-blog.com/

May 6
How Will a Criminal Charge Affect My Concealed Pistol License (CPL)?

How Will a Criminal Charge Affect My Concealed Pistol License (CPL)?

At Abdo Law, we deal with many clients that maintain a Concealed Pistol License, or CPL, and the question always arises: will I lose my CPL if I'm charged or convicted of a crime? The answer is maybe, but Abdo Law's dedicated attorneys will…
Apr 1
Possible Felony Prosecution for Retail Fraud/Shoplifting Offenses Pursuant to Michigan's New Organized Retail Crime Statute Effective March 31, 2013

Possible Felony Prosecution for Retail Fraud/Shoplifting Offenses Pursuant to Michigan's New Organized Retail Crime Statute Effective March 31, 2013

The crime of retail fraud or shoplifting is ordinarily charged not greater than a misdemeanor unless the value of the property involved is $1,000.00 or more. Effective March 31, 2013, Michigan passed a law that will arm retail…
Mar 20
41- District Court in Macomb County Provides Offenders with Probation Guideline

41- District Court in Macomb County Provides Offenders with Probation Guideline

The 41-A District Court serves the City of Sterling Heights, Shelby Township, Macomb Township and Utica and has two (2) locations: Shelby Division (Shelby Township, Macomb Township, Utica) 51660 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, MI 48316 Phone: …

Rank this Week: 3083

Invictus legal Group, PLLC

Covers Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. By Kevin C. Johnson.

http://johnsonwilk.net/bankruptcy/bk/

May 6
Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Will I Receive A 1099-C For My Discharged Debt In Bankruptcy?

Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Will I Receive A 1099-C For My Discharged Debt In Bankruptcy?

Attorney Kevin C. Johnson discusses whether you will receive a 1099-C from your creditors if you file bankruptcy.
Apr 4
Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Will I Lose My Retirement Accounts If I File Bankruptcy?

Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Will I Lose My Retirement Accounts If I File Bankruptcy?

Retirement assets are protected in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Don't cash them in to pay your creditors.
Aug 31
Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Can I Get Rid Of My Medical Debt In Bankruptcy?

Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Can I Get Rid Of My Medical Debt In Bankruptcy?

Many Americans are inflicted with severe medical debt. You can get rid of the medical debt in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Rank this Week: 968

electronic divorce attorney

Covers Michigan divorce and family law matters. By Timothy P. Flynn.

http://electronicdivorceattorney.blogspot.com/

May 5
Sex Change Does Not Invalidate Divorce

Sex Change Does Not Invalidate Divorce

Of course, this case comes to us from Ann Arbor. Last month, the Court of Appeals decided a divorce case involving gender reassignment in a published decision. In the case of In re Estate of Burnett, a couple had been married when…
Apr 28
QDRO Specialist A Necessity in Divorce Judgment

QDRO Specialist A Necessity in Divorce Judgment

When a couple divorces with retirement assets, a special order is needed to divide those assets known as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order or QDRO. Every employer's plan is different and has distinct and specific requirements for the…
Mar 28
Divorce Judgments & International Child Abduction

Divorce Judgments & International Child Abduction

Divorce lawyers will be adding additional required language to their judgments of divorce and parenting time provisions dealing with removing minor children to certain countries.Recent Michigan legislation enacted on January 9, 2013, requires…

Rank this Week: 2637

Michigan Criminal Attorney's Blog

Covers Michigan criminal issues. By the Leydorf Law Firm, PLLC.

http://michigancriminalattorney.wordpress.com/

May 3
Texting and Driving: Get the Message

Texting and Driving: Get the Message

It’s always tempting, isn’t it? You hear the alert of a new text coming in, and even though you are behind the wheel, you feel compelled to take a peek. The trouble is, a peek can turn into a long look or even a reply – and…
Apr 26
Technology and Search Warrant

Technology and Search Warrant

In DUI situations, it is imperative for the State’s case that police obtain timely evidence of the driver’s blood alcohol content. However, before an officer can draw blood from a driver they are required to apply for and obtain a…
Apr 24
Happy to report that we obtained two not guilty verdicts for our clients in the past two weeks!

Happy to report that we obtained two not guilty verdicts for our clients in the past two weeks!

via The Leydorf Law Firm, PLLC http://www.facebook.com/pages/p/249431308415490 Filed under: Uncategorized

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Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Michigan drug crimes and drunk driving. By Attorney Jeffrey J. Randa.

http://www.michigancriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/

May 3
DUI in Shelby Township (including Utica and Macomb Twp.)

DUI in Shelby Township (including Utica and Macomb Twp.)

The 41-A District Court in Shelby Township covers 3 municipalities: Shelby Township, Macomb Township, and the city of Utica. If you're arrested for a DUI in any of these places, your case winds up in the Court lawyers simply call...
Apr 29
DUI and the HGN ("follow with your eyes, not your head") Test

DUI and the HGN ("follow with your eyes, not your head") Test

There is probably no sinking feeling that matches getting pulled over after having had a bit too much to drink. As often as people will have thought, only moments before, that they were okay to drive, there is a sudden...
Apr 26
Michigan Driver's License Restoration - Changes in the DSM Diagnosi

Michigan Driver's License Restoration - Changes in the DSM Diagnosi

In the previous article, I examined the new Request for Hearing form required as of April 1, 2013, by the Michigan Secretary of State's Driver Assessment and Appeal Division (DAAD). This new form must be filed along with a Substance...

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Laurel Stuart-Fink on Michigan…

Laurel Stuart-Fink on Michigan Family Law

Covers divorce, adoption, alimony, child support and child custody.

http://laurelfink.typepad.com/

Apr 29
GIVING BACK TO CHILDREN – CHARITY PLEDGE

GIVING BACK TO CHILDREN – CHARITY PLEDGE

If there is one thing I have learned in almost 30 years of family law practice, it is that children are the constant victims of divorce and other family court disputes. Whether the divorce is amicable or whether the parents...
Jan 16
THOUGHTS ON THE DEATH OF A CUSTODY CLIENT

THOUGHTS ON THE DEATH OF A CUSTODY CLIENT

Let me start with a warning. This is not a cheerful article. It is written from a place of frustration, grief and even anger. Having said that, I am grateful I have never been a party in a divorce. I...
Dec 30
Adoption and Politic

Adoption and Politic

Like most people, I often feel discouraged (and that’s putting it mildly) with “politics as usual.” It seems that Congress suffers from a terminal case of lethargy, and when galvanized, it’s only to engage in an often paralyzing fight…

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Michigan Small Business Blog

Focuses on starting a small business in Michigan. By Nicole Wipp.

http://www.wipplaw.com/michigan-attorney-blog.html

Apr 28
Child Custody Rights | Best Interests of the Child

Child Custody Rights | Best Interests of the Child

In Michigan, child custody rights are determined the best interests of the child. Learn about the 12 factors here.
Aug 23
How To Protect YOUR Assets When Your Child Is Getting Divorced

How To Protect YOUR Assets When Your Child Is Getting Divorced

Estate planning devices that allow you as parents to protect your assets from those who marry – and may divorce – their children.
Jun 21
Do It Yourself Divorce Kit | Michigan Divorce

Do It Yourself Divorce Kit | Michigan Divorce

Michigan Do It Yourself Divorce Kit for couples anticipating an uncontested divorce, with help from a Michigan divorce lawyer.

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Koehlerlegal

Discusses current cases and issues in the law. By Kurt T. Koehler.

http://www.koehlerlegal.blogspot.com/

Apr 26
Domestic Drones/UAV

Domestic Drones/UAV

Florida has adopted a new law that limits the ability of the state to use drones for surveillance. http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/25/us/florida-drone-law/index.html. The law requires judicial approval before state and local law…
Mar 12
Retired Supreme Court Justice

Retired Supreme Court Justice

The article below is about the role that retired justices of the Supreme Court continue to play in the legal system after their retirement. Many go on to sit on panels in the various United States Circuit Courts of Appeals deciding…
Feb 20
California Mixed Motive Defense

California Mixed Motive Defense

The California Supreme Court has added a mixed motive defense to employment discrimination actions. Even where a jury finds unlawful discrimination was a substantial motivating factor in the termination of an employee no damages, back…

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Garmo & Kiste, PLC Law Blog

Covers Michigan law topics.

http://www.garmokiste.com

Apr 24
Attorney Brian Garmo selected as 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star

Attorney Brian Garmo selected as 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star

Brian F. Garmo has been selected to the 2013 Michigan Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson…
Apr 23
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosures for Qualifying Underwater Mortgage

Deed in Lieu of Foreclosures for Qualifying Underwater Mortgage

Have you been thinking about “walking away” from your home? Many people, especially those who bought between 2004 and 2006 at the top of the market, now find that even with the dust settling on the housing market, they still owe…
Apr 19
What should I do if I have a warrant?

What should I do if I have a warrant?

Arguably finding out there is a warrant out for your arrest can be one of the scariest parts of a criminal matter. Often people have never been in trouble before, don’t know what they’re being charged with, and don’t know…

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Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Comments on Michigan news and criminal law. By The Law Office of Steven L. Schwartz.

http://www.michigancriminaldefenselawyer-blog.com/

Apr 24
Michigan State Statue Victim of Vandalism

Michigan State Statue Victim of Vandalism

A statute on Michigan State's campus was the victim of "spirited" vandalism over the weekend, the university's police reported. So far, no suspects have been reported in the crime, which is believed to have occurred last weekend. Early…
Apr 17
Michigan Man Charged for Role in Murdering his Wife

Michigan Man Charged for Role in Murdering his Wife

A man whose wife was killed by a handyman some 15 months ago, was formally charged last week for his alleged role in the crime. Bob Bashara was charged with first degree murder for allegedly forcing the handyman to carry out the crime. In…
Apr 10
Detroit Police Find Two Bodies at Scene of Suspected Arson

Detroit Police Find Two Bodies at Scene of Suspected Arson

Police announced earlier this month that they found two bodies, that of a man and a woman, amid the destruction at the site of a Detroit medical facility that was burned to the ground. According to reports, shots were fired shortly before the…

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Health Care Law Blog

Covers health care reform, HIPAA, compliance, regulations, billing/payment, Medicare & Medicaid, fraud & abuse, employment, tax and other related topics. By Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC.

http://www.healthlawyersblog.com/

Apr 21
Bills Call For Nurse Staffing Quotas in Michigan Hospital

Bills Call For Nurse Staffing Quotas in Michigan Hospital

California is the only state in the country that has mandated nurse-to-patient ratio requirements for hospitals. If the Michigan Nurses Association and Democratic lawmakers are successful in their current legislative efforts, Michigan will…
Mar 26
Antitrust Lawsuit Against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("BCBSM") Dropped by the Justice Department

Antitrust Lawsuit Against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("BCBSM") Dropped by the Justice Department

On Monday, March 25, 2013 the Department of Justice along with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("BCBSM") jointly filed a motion to dismiss the case against BCBSM regarding their "most-favored nation" contracts. This lawsuit had…
Mar 19
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Conversion Bills Signed into Law

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Conversion Bills Signed into Law

While many thought the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("BCBSM") conversion bills would be signed into law at the end of 2012, it was not until March 18, 2013 that Governor Snyder signed the proposed legislation into law. The BCBSM…

Rank this Week: 3678

Steve Harms - Credit and…

Steve Harms - Credit and Collections

Information for credit and collections professionals.

http://steveharms-creditandcollections.blogspot.com/

Apr 17
Debt collection starts with a credit application!

Debt collection starts with a credit application!

Debt collection really begins when you first sign on your client or customer! At the beginning of the relationship, you aren't anticipating collection problems, of course, but you do know that a certain percentage of customers go bad…
Apr 1
Service of Summons and Complaint to collect money

Service of Summons and Complaint to collect money

A collection law suit (or any suit for that matter) is started by filing a Complaint, which lets the debtor (defendant) know--in a matter of numbered paragraphs--what you are suing for. That is, it explains the contract or account, and…
Mar 6
FDCPA update: Mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection

FDCPA update: Mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled in Glazer v Chase Home Finance (decided January 2013) that mortgage foreclosure work is debt collection under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Lawyers who meet the…

Rank this Week: 5252

The Business of Patents

Looks at patent law in a client-centered way and explains how the patent law should inform strategic decision making. By Hansen IP Law PLLC.

http://hanseniplaw.com/blog/

Apr 15
Improving Patent Quality – Reining in Statements of Intended Use In Patent Claim

Improving Patent Quality – Reining in Statements of Intended Use In Patent Claim

There has been a lot of discussion in the patent world recently about how to improve patent quality. Much of this discussion has been motivated or at least strongly influenced by the surge in patent litigation brought by “patent…
Apr 1
Pitfalls of Dealing with AIA Transition Application

Pitfalls of Dealing with AIA Transition Application

In one of our earlier posts we discussed how to determine whether a given patent application or patent is subject to the First Inventor to File Provisions of the America Invents Act (AIA). In particular, we discussed the complexities…
Feb 27
Which Patent Law Will Apply to My Application After March 16, 2013?

Which Patent Law Will Apply to My Application After March 16, 2013?

As we discussed last month, the “first inventor to file” provisions of the America Invents Act (AIA) go into effect next month on March 16. The USPTO issued its final rules for implementing the AIA last week, and a copy of…

Rank this Week: 4178

Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers Michigan criminal law and criminal defense news. By the Reeves Law Group.

http://www.michigancriminallawyersblog.com/

Mar 22
"What I Did For Love": The Serial Stalking of Ivanka Trump

"What I Did For Love": The Serial Stalking of Ivanka Trump

His thin excuse? "I did it for love". Though the phrase is billed in thousands of songs, romance novels and movies the world over as THE magical formula for winning her heart, as we shall see--in reality, it is typically nothing more than a…
Mar 20
Gun Slinging Granny Found Guilty Of Second Degree Murder For Shooting Teenage Grandson

Gun Slinging Granny Found Guilty Of Second Degree Murder For Shooting Teenage Grandson

Between the dreams, perceptions and fears of the human mind lies a no-man's land of shadowy, shimmering, shifting reflections that aren't always what they appear to be. And it was through that internal fog that 75 year old West Bloomfield…
Oct 11
Defense of Legal Insanity Likely If East Lansing Professor Prosecuted

Defense of Legal Insanity Likely If East Lansing Professor Prosecuted

Sticky-note to self: It's Calculus 101 NOT pole dancing 101. And if that visual aid doesn't seem to be doing the trick, we have a feeling that Michigan State University calculus Professor John McCarthy's compulsory trip to the psychiatrist's…

Rank this Week: 2946

Michigan Longterm Disability…

Michigan Longterm Disability Insurance Lawyer Blog

Covers ERISA, insurance bad faith, and LTD policy issues. By Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates P.C.

http://www.michiganlongtermdisabilityinsurancelawyer.com/

Mar 20
INSURER AGREES TO REINSTATE ERISA LTD INSURANCE BENEFITS

INSURER AGREES TO REINSTATE ERISA LTD INSURANCE BENEFITS

The Standard Insurance Company recently agreed to reverse its decision to deny LTD benefits to a client of the firm who had ongoing and persistent back problems. The Standard denied the claim ostensibly because "the medical records do not…
Feb 4
SMDA WINS LTD BENEFITS CASE A SECOND TIME

SMDA WINS LTD BENEFITS CASE A SECOND TIME

SMDA was fortunate enough to receive another favorable decision from the federal court finding that the Long Term Disability insurer again wrongfully denied our client's claim for benefits. In Deloach v. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea…
Dec 27
SMDA CONVINCES ARBITRATOR TO AWARD DISABILITY BENEFITS

SMDA CONVINCES ARBITRATOR TO AWARD DISABILITY BENEFITS

SMDA was hired by an employee of ArvinMeritor when her claim for Short Term Disability benefits was rejected. The client had suffered a fractured coccyx in a slip and fall and overtime was eventually diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and…

Rank this Week: 2313

The Law Office of Raymond A.…

The Law Office of Raymond A. Harris PLLC Blog

Covers estate planning, medicaid and medicare.

http://www.raymondaharris.com/blog/

Mar 4
Gave presentation regarding special needs trusts and planning at Capital Area Center for Independent Living

Gave presentation regarding special needs trusts and planning at Capital Area Center for Independent Living

Today I gave a presentation at Capital Area Center for Independent Living (CACIL) regarding the uses of special needs trusts and Medicaid planning, guardianships and conservatorships, and helping individuals with special needs to live in the…
Mar 4
Gave presentation regarding special needs trusts and planning at Capital Area Center for Independent Living

Gave presentation regarding special needs trusts and planning at Capital Area Center for Independent Living

Today I gave a presentation at Capital Area Center for Independent Living (CACIL) regarding the uses of special needs trusts and Medicaid planning, guardianships and conservatorships, and helping individuals with special needs to live in the…
Mar 3
Testimonial from a happy client of The Law Office of Raymond A. Harris, PLLC

Testimonial from a happy client of The Law Office of Raymond A. Harris, PLLC

Posted with her permission, below is a testimonial from a client whom I assisted in reversing a Medicare Part B penalty and saving her thousands of dollars. “I first want to say that this account is being told with the help of my…

Rank this Week: 3322

Michigan Estate Planning

Covers estate planning issues for consumers. Published by Andy Richards of Smith Bovill P.C.

http://michiganestateplanning.blogspot.com/

Feb 25
New Michigan Law Avoids “Uncapping” in Family Transfer

New Michigan Law Avoids “Uncapping” in Family Transfer

Two years ago in March, I reported here on the Klooster v City of Charlevoix case, which addressed the issue of "uncapping" in a real estate transaction between family members. 1994 amendments to the Michigan Real Property Tax, placed a…
Jan 4
Congress Finally Gives us Answers on Estate and Gift Tax

Congress Finally Gives us Answers on Estate and Gift Tax

To quote former President Gerald Ford, with respect to the Federal Estate and Gift Tax: "our long, national nightmare is over." Late on January 1, Congress enacted "The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012." I won't go into great detail…
Nov 21
SHOULD YOU BE DOING LARGE YEAR-END GIFTS IN 2012?

SHOULD YOU BE DOING LARGE YEAR-END GIFTS IN 2012?

Unfortunately, before we can intelligently answer this question, some history is necessary. With the pending expiration of the so-called "Bush Era Tax Cuts," there is a significant amount of buzz about making large year end gifts to take…

Rank this Week: 4265

Military Veteran Attorney Blog

Covers VA benefits. By Serafini, Michalowski & Derkacz

http://www.militaryveteranattorney.com/

Feb 13
Can Michigan Independent Living Facilities Qualify?

Can Michigan Independent Living Facilities Qualify?

Do they, or, don't they? This is a hot topic facing seniors that are veterans who are currently residing in independent living facilities in metro Detroit and West Michigan. The question involves whether or not the costs of living at a…
Dec 25
Do you receive VA benefits in Michigan?

Do you receive VA benefits in Michigan?

If you are a veteran receiving non-service connected pension benefits and/or aid and attendance, the federal government has more good news for you following the announced increase in benefits that we early reported. As must of you know, once…
Dec 21
VA Benefits Increase

VA Benefits Increase

Finally some good news from Washington which will mean good news for Detroit veterans receiving VA benefits. After a few years of no increase to non-service connected pension benefits, the federal government has increased the maximum benefit…

Rank this Week: 1988

Michigan Children's Law Blog

Provides news and analysis of child protection, juvenile delinquency and adoption law in Michigan. By Melinda N. Deel.

http://www.michiganchildrenslawblog.com

Jan 30
Federal Judge Rules Juveniles Sentenced to Life are Eligible for Parole

Federal Judge Rules Juveniles Sentenced to Life are Eligible for Parole

Inmates sentenced to life in prison for murder as juveniles are eligible for parole and must receive a “fair and meaningful” chance at leaving prison, a federal judge said Wednesday. The order from U.S. District Judge John Corbett…
Jan 25
In re Morrow – Reasonable Effort

In re Morrow – Reasonable Effort

In this case, Father’s rights were terminated under MCL 712A.19b(3)(a)(ii) – desertion for 91 or more days – and MCL 712A.19b(3)(g). The Father lived in Mississippi and had scant contact with the child. Mother had custody of the…
Dec 30
Justice Corrigan to be appointed head of DHS

Justice Corrigan to be appointed head of DHS

I am starting to see reports that Governor-elect Rick Snyder is expected to appoint Justice Maura Corrigan director of the Department of Human Services. Tim Skubick is reporting this, so it is reliable information. Justice Corrigan has an…

Rank this Week: 2375

Northern Michigan Bankruptcy

Covers bankruptcy and consumer law. By Slough Law.

http://www.northernmichiganbankruptcy.com/blog

Jan 21
Michigan Exemptions Held to be Constitutional

Michigan Exemptions Held to be Constitutional
Aug 24
The "Typical" Bankruptcy Filer

The "Typical" Bankruptcy Filer
Aug 17
Surrendering a Vehicle in Chapter 7 - Timeline

Surrendering a Vehicle in Chapter 7 - Timeline

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