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Turtle Talk

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 21

    Copy of the OIN/NY State/County Agreement

    Copy of the OIN/NY State/County Agreement
    The 79 page PDF is here Via Syracuse.com.
  • May 21

    2013 Minnesota American Indian Bar Association CLE

    2013 Minnesota American Indian Bar Association CLE
    Friday, June 07, 2013 at Grand Casino Hinckley Registration details are available at http://www.minncle.org/seminardetail.aspx?ID=102111301. Speakers include: § Robert Tim Coulter, Executive Director, Indian Law Resource Center, Helena,…
  • May 21

    Seattle U. Law School/Bristol Bay Native Assn. Fellowship Posting

    Seattle U. Law School/Bristol Bay Native Assn. Fellowship Posting
    Exciting Fellowship Opportunity in Alaska! The Center for Indian Law & Policy at Seattle University School of Law and the Bristol Bay Native Association (BBNA) has developed a project to provide estate planning services to BBNA members.…
Rank this Week: 77

Updates in Michigan Family Law

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: 232

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...
Rank this Week: 443

One Court of Justice

One Court of Justice

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

http://www.ocjblog.com
Rank this Week: 478

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: 510

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 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…
  • May 20

    Michigan Millers gets it wrong on No Fault insurance company ‘unprofitability’

    Michigan Millers gets it wrong on No Fault insurance company ‘unprofitability’
    Michigan’s auto insurance companies are still “highly profitable” Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company has decided to enter the No Fault reform propaganda war.  Too bad its claims are completely false.…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 558

National Eminent Domain Blog

National Eminent Domain Blog

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

http://www.nationaleminentdomain.com/
  • May 21

    What Must Be Included In A Public Hearing Notice?

    What Must Be Included In A Public Hearing Notice?
    In a Columbia Heartbeat article, the author reminded readers that eminent domain may be utilized for the widening of Providence Road in Columbia, South Carolina. The reality is that there is no requirement that notice stating that eminent…
  • May 21

    Another Angry Article Towards Pipeline Companie

    Another Angry Article Towards Pipeline Companie
    In another of the many articles expressing anger towards a pipeline company, a Cameron Texas Herald newsman explained the anger and frustration towards eminent proceedings in the State. The weak, but anticipated, response of the utility…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 597

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: 640

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: 772

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: 1118

Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer…

Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer Blog

Covers news and commentary on trusts, probate, elder law, and estate planning. Published by Michigan Estate Planning Attorneys, Witzke Berry PLLC.

http://www.michiganestateplanninglawyerblog.com/
  • Nov 17

    Why You Need to Put Your Living Together Agreement in Writing

    Why You Need to Put Your Living Together Agreement in Writing
    A world of legal problems can be avoided if you put your living together agreement in writing. A written contract identifying who owns what is the only way to protect yourself and honor your collective intentions — whether you want to keep…
  • Nov 17

    Living Together and Cohabitation Agreement

    Living Together and Cohabitation Agreement
    In the event of death or breakup without a cohabitation agreement, you and your partner may be treated as legal strangers. If you have chosen cohabitation over marriage – you aren’t alone. Cohabitation between married partners has…
  • Nov 2

    Who Needs a Living Together Contract?

    Who Needs a Living Together Contract?
    While living together contracts are sometimes made to protect each partner in the event of a breakup, more commonly, couples enter into them to communicate their needs and expectations, define their rights, and enhance one or both partners’…
Rank this Week: 1272

The Law Blogger

The Law Blogger

Covers Michigan legal news. From the Oakland Press.

http://oplawblog.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    Minnesota Becomes 12th State to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

    Minnesota Becomes 12th State to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
    Minnesota, land of 10,000 lakes, becomes the 12th state to interpret the phrase, "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness", to include the right to chose who you love and marry, same-sex inclusive.  Governor Mark Dayton signed the…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1595

Sixth Circuit Appellate Blog

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 21

    Another Supreme Court Habeas Reversal

    Another Supreme Court Habeas Reversal
    In Metrish v. Lancaster, a unanimous Supreme Court reversed the Sixth Circuit’s decision that Michigan courts violated due process when they took away a defendant’s diminished-capacity defense before his second trial, after having…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1625

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: 1628

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…
Rank this Week: 1647

Michigan Construction Law

Michigan Construction Law

Focuses on developments in Michigan construction law.

http://michiganconstructionlaw.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 1652

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: 1688

The MTTLR Blog

The MTTLR Blog

By the Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review.

http://www.mttlrblog.org/
  • Nov 21

    Old Regulations, New Technology

    Old Regulations, New Technology
    California’s Bay Area is moving towards a new means of transportation, but not if the state government can have its way. SideCar is a San Francisco-based startup that offers real-time ridesharing to a community of smartphone users who need…
  • Nov 14

    YouTube Updates its Content ID Dispute Process, but is it Enough?

    YouTube Updates its Content ID Dispute Process, but is it Enough?
    On October 3, 2012, YouTube announced a change in its content ID dispute process, as updated on its blog. What does this update really mean and why does it matter? A short story might help clarify the situation.
  • Nov 12

    Are Your E-mail Communications Protected by the Stored Communications Act?

    Are Your E-mail Communications Protected by the Stored Communications Act?
    Last month, the Supreme Court of South Carolina ruled that the Stored Communications Act (“SCA”) did not protect e-mails contained in a user’s webmail account. Jennings v. Jennings, No. 27177 2012 WL 4808545 (S.C. Oct. 10, 2012). The…
Rank this Week: 1702

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/
  • May 20

    Two Men Sentenced to Prison in West Michigan Tax Scheme

    Two Men Sentenced to Prison in West Michigan Tax Scheme
    Last week two men were sentenced to federal prison in connection with a tax scheme after they were found to be filing false tax returns on behalf of clients, then sharing the proceeds. Chad Anthony Chertos, a 37-year-old Ada resident, and…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1716

Software Intellectual Property…

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…
Rank this Week: 1779

Michigan Sex Crime Attorneys Blog

Michigan Sex Crime Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.michigansexcrimeattorneys.com/
  • May 20

    58-year-old Registered Sex Offender Arrested After Allegedly Loitering at Lansing School

    58-year-old Registered Sex Offender Arrested After Allegedly Loitering at Lansing School
    Pablo Espinoza, a 58-year-old registered sex offender, was arrested on Wednesday May 15 after allegedly loitering near Sexton High School in Lansing, according to a recent news article at Mlive.com. Espinoza was arraigned on Thursday on two…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1782

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: 2035

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: 2189

electronic divorce attorney

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: 2267

Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike…

Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike Shovan

Covers filing bankruptcy in Michigan.

http://bankruptcy-in-michigan.com/
Rank this Week: 2392

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 20

    Bard Agrees to $48.26 Million Settlement for FCA Violation

    Bard Agrees to $48.26 Million Settlement for FCA Violation
    On May 13, 2013, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that C.R. Bard Inc. agreed to pay the United States $48.26 million to resolve allegations that Bard knowingly caused false claims to be submitted to Medicare in violation of the False…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2400

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 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: 2496

Michigan Workers' Compensation Law

Michigan Workers' Compensation Law

Covers workers compensation law in Michigan. By Ronald W. Ryan.

http://michcomplaw.typepad.com/michcomplaw/
Rank this Week: 2754

Military Veteran Attorney Blog

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: 2756

Michigan Employment Law Connection

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 20

    The NLRB and the law firm as an employer

    The NLRB and the law firm as an employer
    Although law firms can be subject to the NLRB's jurisdiction, there are not many reported decisions.  An administrative law judge recently issued a decision involving a small law firm in Alabama that addressed the issue of…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 2774

Michigan Employment Law Advisor

Michigan Employment Law Advisor

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

http://www.michiganemploymentlawadvisor.com
Rank this Week: 2861

Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2904

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: 3087

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: 3149

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…
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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 Small Business Blog

Michigan Small Business Blog

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

http://www.wipplaw.com/michigan-attorney-blog.html
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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…
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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: 3504

Michigan Estate Planning, Probate…

Michigan Estate Planning, Probate and Elder Law

Covers Michigan estate planning, wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, elder law, caregiving, family matters and growing older . By Glenn Matecun.

http://matecunlaw.wordpress.com
  • Mar 31

    What is a Lady Bird Deed?

    What is a Lady Bird Deed?
    Check this out if you want to learn more about how a Michigan Lady Bird Deed works and how it can help with your Will, Trust or other estate planning.
  • Mar 8

    Beware! Estate Planning for Second Marriages Can Be Tricky.

    Beware! Estate Planning for Second Marriages Can Be Tricky.
    The following was recently published in my “Ask the Lawyer” column: Question:   I just got remarried and both my husband and I have children from previous marriages. I am worried that my son and daughter won’t get anything if I die…
  • Oct 23

    IRS Issues Long-Term Care Premium Deductibility Limits for 2012

    IRS Issues Long-Term Care Premium Deductibility Limits for 2012
    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is increasing the amount taxpayers can deduct from their 2012 taxes as a result of buying long-term care insurance.  Premiums for “qualified” long-term care insurance policies (see explanation below)…
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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: 3571

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:
Rank this Week: 3692

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: 3735

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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The Business of Patents

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/
  • May 20

    Are Business Methods Really Patentable in the United States?

    Are Business Methods Really Patentable in the United States?
    Well, we thought so, but now we are not so sure.  It seems that the much more is required than the business method itself in order to obtain a patent.  The cases suggest that, at a minimum, novel computing features are…
  • 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…
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