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Anthony M. Snyder & Associates,…

Anthony M. Snyder & Associates, PLLC

Covers life, the law and Michigan politics.

http://tonysnyder.com/law/
  • May 4

    Got A Little Charlie Sheen On Your Hands?

    Got A Little Charlie Sheen On Your Hands?
    The title to this article is both humorous, and yet more appropriate to your life than you might realize. When I was a kid, my mother used to always say to me, “The way you like to spend money, you’d better grow up to be a brain surgeon…
  • Apr 30

    Hit The Lottery, Let Everyone Know!

    Hit The Lottery, Let Everyone Know!
    For those of us that live in Michigan, there may be a “nice problem to have” in your future. Ever play Mega Millions or Powerball and dream of what a life with an extra $300+ million would be like? We all had Mega Millions fever last…
  • Feb 22

    Tea For Two

    Tea For Two
    Have you seen this article yet? Here’s the quick and dirty: Two high school boys were in a fight on school property. A female teacher sees the fight, verbally attempts to break up the fight, when she’s unsuccessful she pours her hot tea…
Rank this Week: 4884

Clark Law Office Blog

Clark Law Office Blog

Covers Michigan criminal defense and personal injury issues.

http://theclarklawoffice.com/blog/
  • Nov 10

    What is the Michigan Mini-Tort Law?

    What is the Michigan Mini-Tort Law?
    Mini-Tort Law Helps Pay For Damaged Vehicles Michigan is a no-fault state, but it also provides what is called limited property damage for all drivers in Michigan. This limited property damage is also referred to as a mini tort claim.
  • Nov 10

    Explaining Third Party Benefits in Michigan

    Explaining Third Party Benefits in Michigan
    In Michigan, a third party case is against the driver that was negligent in causing the accident and the injuries that were sustained during the accident.  3rd party benefits are referred to as a non-economic loss.   However, because we…
  • Nov 10

    First Party Benefits For Michigan Car Accident Victim

    First Party Benefits For Michigan Car Accident Victim
    As mentioned in our No-Fault page, first party benefits are paid for by your respective insurance provider and cover the personal protection or no fault insurance.  The best way to think of first and third party benefits is economic and n
Rank this Week: 4783

Defending The Digital Workplace

Defending The Digital Workplace

Addresses technology and employment law issues facing business professionals. By Jason Shinn.

http://jshinn.wordpress.com
  • Sep 1

    Resources and Links for Employment Law Issues Facing Employers and Employee

    Resources and Links for Employment Law Issues Facing Employers and Employee
    I no longer actively publish on this blog site. However, readers of this blog or those interested in issues at the intersection of employment law and technology issues can still discuss these issues with me at my new blog, The Michigan…
  • Feb 7

    Facebook Firing Ends in Settlement with NLRB

    Facebook Firing Ends in Settlement with NLRB
    The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that it had reached a settlement in a case involving an employee’s discharge for posting negative comments about a supervisor on the employee’s Facebook page. Click here for the NLRB’s…
  • Dec 21

    Revisions to FTC’s Red Flags Rule Exempts Lawyers, Doctors, and Accountant

    Revisions to FTC’s Red Flags Rule Exempts Lawyers, Doctors, and Accountant
    The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Red Flag Rules have been revised to exclude certain professionals prior to the latest enforcement deadline of December 31, 2010. Specifically, President Obama signed into law on December 18, 2010, the…
Rank this Week: 4686

ED Michigan IP Report

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: 4769

electronic criminal lawyer

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: 1904

electronic divorce attorney

electronic divorce attorney

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

http://electronicdivorceattorney.blogspot.com/
  • May 23

    Medical Marijuana Parent Not Disqualified for Custody

    Medical Marijuana Parent Not Disqualified for Custody
    Like with the use of any other prescription medications, a parent who uses medical marijuana is not disqualified from custody in a family court according to the Michigan Attorney General.  If the pot-medicating  parent, however,…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2173

Equine Law Blog

Equine Law Blog

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 21

    The Effect of State Good Samaritan Laws on Vet Malpractice Claim

    The Effect of State Good Samaritan Laws on Vet Malpractice Claim
    State “Good Samaritan laws” are generally designed to protect medical caregivers from lawsuits that arise from negligent acts as long as the caregivers have acted voluntarily (not for compensation) at the time of…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1324

Family Law Child Custody Divorce…

Family Law Child Custody Divorce Blog

Covers Michigan family law and child custody cases.

http://familylawchildcustodydivorce.wordpress.com
  • Nov 25

    Cyberstalking in Illinois: Old Game, New Rules.

    Cyberstalking in Illinois: Old Game, New Rules.
    With the permission of the Illinois Family Law Gazette, a website about Illinois divorce, child custody, child support, and family law, I have republished the below article about cyberstalking in Illinois. It is below:  
  • Oct 6

    Gov. Quin backs Illinois Civil Union

    Gov. Quin backs Illinois Civil Union
    The Associated Press is reporting that Gov. Pat Quinn says Illinois could legalize civil unions before the end of 2010.
  • Mar 29

    Illinois family law, divorce and child custody information

    Illinois family law, divorce and child custody information
    The Family Law Gazette has some interesting information about Illinois family law, divorce, and child custody. The Family Law Gazette seems like it is a productive way for people involved in family law, divorce, or child custody cases to…
Rank this Week: 4109

Garmo & Kiste, PLC Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2838

Harvey Kruse, P.C. Blog

Harvey Kruse, P.C. Blog

Covers Michigan business law and litigation topics.

http://www.harveykruse.com/blog
  • Apr 1

    U.S. Supreme Court Adopts “Nerve Center” Diversity Jurisdiction Test

    U.S. Supreme Court Adopts “Nerve Center” Diversity Jurisdiction Test
    In Hertz Corp. v. Friend, 2010 U.S. LEXIS 1897 (Feb. 23, 2010), the United States Supreme Court finally resolved a split among the circuits on how to analyze where a corporation’s “principal place of business” is for purposes of…
  • Oct 19

    PROPOSED LEGISLATION WOULD IMPOSE $1 MILLION FINES ON INSURANCE COMPANIES

    PROPOSED LEGISLATION WOULD IMPOSE $1 MILLION FINES ON INSURANCE COMPANIES
    Several Michigan State Representatives have taken steps to enact legislation to hold insurance companies “accountable” for perceived misdeeds.  State Representatives Vicki Barnett, Mike Simpson, Lisa Brown and Jon Switalski have proposed…
  • Oct 19

    Should Your Company Hire National Trial Counsel?

    Should Your Company Hire National Trial Counsel?
    As product liability lawsuits continue to cut into slim margins of profit in recession based sales, many companies are looking for a solution.   Repeated lawsuits, even those without merit, are frequently rewarded by settlements that…
Rank this Week: 3456

Health Care Law Blog

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: 2427

Health Care Lawyer Blog

Health Care Lawyer Blog

Covers health care law news, issues and court decisions. By Frank Haron Weiner, P.L.C.

http://www.healthcarelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2258

Health Law Attorney Blog

Health Law Attorney Blog

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

http://www.healthlawattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1210

Health Law News and Notes

Health Law News and Notes

Covers healthcare regulatory news impacting physicians and other healthcare providers. By Amy Fehn.

http://healthlawoffices.com/blog
  • Aug 4

    OCR to Enforce HIPAA Security

    OCR to Enforce HIPAA Security
    On August 3 the HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that authority for the administration and enforcement of the HIPAA Security rule will now be delegated to the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The Security Rule was previously…
  • Jul 29

    Wachler & Associates Featured in Detroit Legal News For RAC Audit Work

    Wachler & Associates Featured in Detroit Legal News For RAC Audit Work
    Wachler & Associates was featured in today’s edition of the Detroit Legal News for our work  defending RAC audits.    To read the article, click here. For more information and updates about RAC audits, please see our special RAC…
  • Jul 29

    FTC Extends Red Flags Rule Deadline Until November 1, 2009

    FTC Extends Red Flags Rule Deadline Until November 1, 2009
    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced today that it will delay the enforcement date of the Red Flags Rule until November 1, 2009.  This is the third delay prompted, in part, by concerns expressed by the health care community.  The…
Rank this Week: 1125

Information Technology Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 3165

Invictus legal Group, PLLC

Invictus legal Group, PLLC

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

http://johnsonwilk.net/bankruptcy/bk/
Rank this Week: 625

Koehlerlegal

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…
Rank this Week: 3901

Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC Blog

Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC Blog

Covers Michigan criminal defense.

http://www.aggressivecriminaldefense.com/blog/
  • May 23

    IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE VULNERABLE ABUSE STATUTE

    IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE VULNERABLE ABUSE STATUTE
    This week, Governor Snyder signed a bill to amend the vulnerable adult embezzlement statute to allow judges to impose stricter sentencing. This statute prohibits individuals from obtaining money or property, for direct or indirect benefit,…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1717

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…
Rank this Week: 4387

Michael Morse's Technology and…

Michael Morse's Technology and Management Blog

Covers cool sites, gadgets, and technology and management tips.

http://www.michaelmorsesblog.com
  • Feb 2

    Desktop Virtualization Saves Cost

    Desktop Virtualization Saves Cost
    Sometime ago I made an investment in technology and it has begun to pay off.  Those in the practice of law may know I have been a pioneer in paperless office innovation using an array of desktop and network scanners.  Several years ago I…
  • Nov 11

    Try Echosign for Electronic Signature

    Try Echosign for Electronic Signature
    Electronic signatures are getting more and more popular. Federal courts now accept electronic signatures, state courts are starting to, and businesses use them to execute contracts. If you are considering using digital signatures for your…
  • Sep 14

    Organize Your Inbox

    Organize Your Inbox
    Gmail has a brand new feature to help you stay better organized.  It’s called priority inbox. Google has designed formulas that determine whether an email is important or not. They figure this out based on which emails you read and which…
Rank this Week: 5085

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: 5026

Michigan Auto Law Blog

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 23

    A new No Fault insurance reform plan from Detroit’s Democratic lawmaker

    A new No Fault insurance reform plan from Detroit’s Democratic lawmaker
    Detroit legislators offer alternative plan to lower auto insurance rates AND preserve legal protections for drivers No Fault “reform” House Bill 4612 is an example of the saying pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered. It is the most…
  • May 22

    Click It or Ticket is May 20 – June 2, 2013 in Michigan

    Click It or Ticket is May 20 – June 2, 2013 in Michigan
    Buckle up, lower your risk of being injured  over Memorial Day  weekend, when your risk of injury from a car accident peaks Summer is finally approaching with Memorial Day this weekend (even though it snowed briefly last…
  • May 21

    Why I’m speaking out in the No Fault insurance reform debate

    Why I’m speaking out in the No Fault insurance reform debate
    Below is a comment from one of my not-so-biggest fans in response to my recent guest editorial in the Detroit Free Press: Profits, not medical claims, drive up the cost of auto insurance in Michigan: “Stephen M. Gursten, the writer…
Rank this Week: 1119

Michigan Bankruptcy Attorneys…

Michigan Bankruptcy Attorneys Blog

Published By Redd & Rao, PLC

http://www.michiganbankruptcyattorneysblog.com/
  • May 19

    Mortgage Reaffirmation in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

    Mortgage Reaffirmation in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
    In a chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge, the underlying mortgage debt is discharged, but the lien remains. This means that a creditor cannot force a debtor to repay the debt, but if the debt is not paid, the creditor can still foreclose on the…
  • Sep 19

    Determining Property Values in Bankruptcy

    Determining Property Values in Bankruptcy
    Everyone who files bankruptcy must disclose all of their real and personal property. The value of real estate can be easily done with an appraisal or market analysis. For cars, debtors can look at the blue book value. The biggest problems…
  • Apr 30

    Access to Bankruptcy Court

    Access to Bankruptcy Court
    There have been problems with people who are unable to hire an attorney filing bankruptcy themselves. Unfortunately, their paperwork is often incorrectly completed and they often do not follow the required court procedures. Therefore, there…
Rank this Week: 968

Michigan Bankruptcy Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 5238

Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike…

Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike Shovan

Covers filing bankruptcy in Michigan.

http://bankruptcy-in-michigan.com/
Rank this Week: 3521

Michigan Car Accident Attorneys…

Michigan Car Accident Attorneys Blog

Published by Serafini, Michalowski & Derkacz

http://www.michigancaraccidentattorneysblog.com/
  • Jan 5

    Driver Safety in Winter, Part I

    Driver Safety in Winter, Part I
    Safety Tips for the winter: 1. Get car battery checked to make sure it is in good working order. 2. Keep a 1/4 tank of gas in the car to keep lines from freezing. 3. Change AntiFreeze to make sure it is good in very cold…
  • Dec 28

    Payment of Attorney fee

    Payment of Attorney fee
    Our firm has been instrumental in convincing insurance companies to pay attorney fees as part of the total resolution of no fault claims. Recently, the firm has had many cases settle with the payment of attorney fees as part of the claim. …
  • Nov 15

    Pursuing No-Fault Claims Aggressively

    Pursuing No-Fault Claims Aggressively
    Aggressive litigation in no-fault cases is extremely critical to good resolution of claims. How do you find the right firm to take your no-fault case? Your personal protection benefits are a critical part of your claim. It is a very…
Rank this Week: 5283

Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1256

Michigan Children's Law Blog

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: 4993

Michigan Collection Law Blog

Michigan Collection Law Blog

Covers collection agencies, collection law firms, and debt collection. By Nitzkin & Associates.

http://www.michigancollectionlawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4069

Michigan Construction Law

Michigan Construction Law

Focuses on developments in Michigan construction law.

http://michiganconstructionlaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 592

Michigan Consumer Credit Law Blog

Michigan Consumer Credit Law Blog

Covers debt collection, credit reports, and foreclosure defense. By Michigan Consumer Credit Lawyers.

http://micreditlawyerblog.com/
  • Nov 19

    Accretive Health fined $2.5 Million for abusive collection practice

    Accretive Health fined $2.5 Million for abusive collection practice
    Accretive Health has been in the news for months now regarding their abusive and illegal debt collection practices in hospitals nationwide. Today we are celebrating the excellent news about the result of the Minnesota Attorney General’s…
  • Nov 12

    Debt Collector Abuse on the Rise

    Debt Collector Abuse on the Rise
    Americans are generally good at living on credit. Between car loans, mortgages and credit cards, millions of Americans live daily on the financial edge, with significant debt. And some of us can’t pay on time, due to job losses, medical…
  • Nov 12

    Top Five Ways to make the Fair Debt Collection Work for and Protect You

    Top Five Ways to make the Fair Debt Collection Work for and Protect You
    The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act is a federal law designed to help consumers fight against abusive and bullying debt collectors.  Here are the top five ways that you can make the FDCPA protects you:
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Michigan Criminal Appeals

Michigan Criminal Appeals

Covers criminal appellate law. By Stuart G. Friedman.

http://www.crimapp.com/index.php
  • Aug 24

    Court of Appeals Invalidates Patient-to-Patient Sales Under Medical Marijuana Act

    Court of Appeals Invalidates Patient-to-Patient Sales Under Medical Marijuana Act
    Narrowly construing Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Act, the Court of Appeals just ruled that patient-to-patient transfers are not permitted.
  • Aug 23

    Sex Offenders: The Last Pariah'

    Sex Offenders: The Last Pariah'
    The blog Congress, Courts, and Sex Offenders has an interesting editorial making the case that society’s current obsession with sex offenders is misplaced and that they have become the last pariahs.
  • Aug 23

    California Legislature Requires Warrant for Cell Phone Searche

    California Legislature Requires Warrant for Cell Phone Searche
    Overturning a California Supreme Court decision to the contrary, the California Legislature has required police to get warrants supported by probable cause to search people’s cell phones. During an automobile stop, police can easily search…
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Michigan Criminal Attorney's Blog

Michigan Criminal Attorney's Blog

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

http://michigancriminalattorney.wordpress.com/
  • May 23

    Landmark Ruling for Michigan Medical Marijuana Patient

    Landmark Ruling for Michigan Medical Marijuana Patient
    This past Tuesday, in a landmark ruling, the Michigan Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeals decision in the case of People v. Rodney Koon. The court’s decision resolves what had been a contentious legal issue regarding whether…
  • 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…
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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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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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Michigan Criminal Lawyer Blawg

Michigan Criminal Lawyer Blawg

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

http://www.michigancriminallawyerblawg.com/
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Michigan Criminal Lawyer Blog

Michigan Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers Michigan criminal law. By Abdo Law Firm.

http://www.michigancriminallawyer-blog.com/
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Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog

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…
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Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog

Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog

By Weinberg Law.

http://www.michigancriminallawyerspc.com/
  • Aug 28

    Medical Marijuana Law and Policy in Michigan and Other State

    Medical Marijuana Law and Policy in Michigan and Other State
    There has never been any medical record of marijuana ever causing a single death in the United States. It also is well documented that cannabis helps provide patients suffering from HIV, MS, cancer, and other diseases, relief from the pain of…
  • Aug 20

    Pros and Cons: Prosecutorial "No Drop" Policies of Domestic Violence Case

    Pros and Cons: Prosecutorial "No Drop" Policies of Domestic Violence Case
    Over the last decade or so there has been a movement to change the way prosecutors handle domestic abuse cases. The prosecutorial policy changes have revolved around a "no drop" policy, which in essence keeps the victim of domestic violence…
  • Aug 15

    Pros and Cons of Michigan Supreme Court Judicial Appointment vs. Election

    Pros and Cons of Michigan Supreme Court Judicial Appointment vs. Election
    The voters in many states elect the judiciary all the way up to the State Supreme Court. In Michigan we have seven Supreme Court Justices who are elected to eight year terms, subject to retaining their position on the bench by being reelected…
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Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog

Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.michigancriminallawyers-blog.com/
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Michigan Divorce Lawyers Blog

Michigan Divorce Lawyers Blog

Covers family law, divorce, and custody issues in Michigan. By Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates P.C.

http://www.michigandivorcelawyersblog.com/
  • Sep 17

    Domestic Violence and Divorce

    Domestic Violence and Divorce
    Some times, when a relationship is starting to crumble, emotions can run high. Certainly, there is never an excuse to justify committing an act of domestic violence on a spouse or a boyfriend/girlfriend. However, sometimes, situations arise…
  • Sep 4

    Divorce Filing Strategy

    Divorce Filing Strategy
    Clients often ask me if it is important for them to file for divorce first. There are a few advantages which I will discuss, but generally speaking, since Michigan is a No Fault divorce state, it doesn't matter who files first. Either party…
  • Aug 22

    Does Moving Out of the Marital Home Mean You Are Abandoning the Home?

    Does Moving Out of the Marital Home Mean You Are Abandoning the Home?
    In short, the answer to this often answered question is no. When a relationship gets to the point of divorce, there are many reasons one of the parties considers moving out of the marital home. Certainly, if you decide to file for divorce…
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Michigan Drunk Driving Attorney…

Michigan Drunk Driving Attorney Blog

By Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC.

http://www.michiganouidefense.com/blog/
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Michigan DUI Lawyer Blog

Michigan DUI Lawyer Blog

Covers Michigan DUI laws and offenses. By Serafini, Michalowski, Derkacz & Associates, P.C.

http://www.michiganduilawyerblog.com/
  • Aug 23

    The Driver's License Appeals Process - Part 2

    The Driver's License Appeals Process - Part 2
    In our previous installment, we discussed the appeals process in Michigan. We likened the process of hiring a DUI attorney to assist you in this process to hiring an experienced Sherpa to guide you to the top of the mountain. Well, in…
  • Aug 9

    The Driver's License Appeals Process - Part 1

    The Driver's License Appeals Process - Part 1
    You are nearing the end of your suspension or revocation of driving privileges from the Michigan Secretary of State. The past year or the past five years have been very difficult. You have worn out your welcome from friends and family who…
  • Jul 25

    DO YOU KNOW WHY I PULLED YOU OVER?

    DO YOU KNOW WHY I PULLED YOU OVER?
    The first thing that your Michigan DUI attorney should do when interviewing you or when reading a police report is to determine the basis for the stop by the police in the first place. The way SMDA attorneys explain this to clients is to…
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Michigan Elder Law Blog

Michigan Elder Law Blog

Covers estate planning and elder law in Michigan. By Barsch & Joswick PLLC.

http://www.michiganelderlaw-blog.com/
  • Jan 7

    Who Should Supervise Our Online Legacy?

    Who Should Supervise Our Online Legacy?
    There was a front page article in Saturday's Wall Street Journal about who controls a digital legacy. We previously blogged on this topic in September. Users of Yahoo email and photo services, as part of their terms of service that they…
  • Jan 2

    Chinese Approaching to Caring for their Elderly

    Chinese Approaching to Caring for their Elderly
    We previously blogged on how the French are seeking new ways to manage Alzheimer's care. In a related story, the Chinese are moving to enforce care for older parents. Some interesting highlights from the law: 1. Children have a…
  • Dec 30

    Can Dad Still Live Alone

    Can Dad Still Live Alone
    Happy Holidays! It's the time of the year when we gather with those closest to us to celebrate the holidays. For some of us, this is the only time of the year we get to see family and friends. Often, when we only see a friend or relative…
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Michigan Employment Law Advisor

Michigan Employment Law Advisor

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

http://www.michiganemploymentlawadvisor.com
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