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Turtle Talk

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

http://turtletalk.wordpress.com/

Jun 17
ICT: Part Five of the Baby Veronica Coverage

ICT: Part Five of the Baby Veronica Coverage

Here.
Jun 17
Grand Canyon Skywalk Developer David Jin Dies of Cancer

Grand Canyon Skywalk Developer David Jin Dies of Cancer

Here.
Jun 17
Grant Opportunity, Exploratory Research on the Impact of the Growing Oil Industry in the Dakotas and Montana on Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking

Grant Opportunity, Exploratory Research on the Impact of the Growing Oil Industry in the Dakotas and Montana on Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking applications for funding to support an exploratory study on the domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and…

Rank this Week: 13

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/

Jun 14
Michigan DUI Second Offense - Staying out of jail

Michigan DUI Second Offense - Staying out of jail

This article is going to be a rather direct examination of what most people facing a 2nd offense DUI in Michigan have as their most important concern: Staying out of jail. As a Detroit DUI lawyer who limits his Michigan...
Jun 9
Michigan DUI 1st Offense -The Drinking Problem you don't have - Part 2

Michigan DUI 1st Offense -The Drinking Problem you don't have - Part 2

In Part 1 of this article, we began examining the risk of being perceived as having a drinking problem you don't in a Michigan DUI charge. In this second part, we'll continue that inquiry with a closer look at how...
Jun 7
Michigan DUI 1st Offense -The Drinking Problem you don't have - Part 1

Michigan DUI 1st Offense -The Drinking Problem you don't have - Part 1

As a Detroit DUI lawyer, I interact with people facing a Michigan 1st offense drunk driving charge practically every day. Almost automatically, and without prompting, many of these people want to explain that they don't have a drinking…

Rank this Week: 231

One Court of Justice

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

http://www.ocjblog.com

Jun 14
COA holds a change in domicile is an appealable final order

COA holds a change in domicile is an appealable final order

In Rains v. Rains, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that the plaintiff could appeal as of right a denial of a motion for change of domicile because such a motion “affects the custody of a minor.” Defendant challenged…
Jun 13
COA holds that grandparents did not have standing to seek granparenting time when their son’s parental rights were terminated

COA holds that grandparents did not have standing to seek granparenting time when their son’s parental rights were terminated

In Porter v. Hill, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that grandparents did not have standing to seek grandparenting-time when their deceased son’s parental rights terminated because of abuse. The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the…
Jun 13
MSC determines that refusal to bargain over change in actuarial table to calculate employee retirement benefits did not constitute an unfair labor practice

MSC determines that refusal to bargain over change in actuarial table to calculate employee retirement benefits did not constitute an unfair labor practice

Under the public employment relations act (PERA), the failure of public employers to bargain with their employees’ representatives regarding the “terms and conditions of employment” constitutes an unfair labor practice.…

Rank this Week: 367

National Eminent Domain Blog

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

http://www.nationaleminentdomain.com/

Jun 11
NiSource Moves Forward With Chester County Pipeline

NiSource Moves Forward With Chester County Pipeline

NiSource, the parent of Columbia Gas, is seeking easements and FERC approval of a pipeline construction and operation. Columbia is seeking to obtain voluntary grants of easements. While the agreements may work out, owners should…
Jun 11
Potential for Re-Zoning in Eminent Domain Valuation

Potential for Re-Zoning in Eminent Domain Valuation

In one of those cases in which a community does not understand, the government had to pay fair-market value for a property. Some view the consideration that a property acquired may be re-zoned as "possible" or "probable" or just…
Jun 11
The Flip Side Of The Opportunity Corridor

The Flip Side Of The Opportunity Corridor

In a nasty writing on rustwire.com, an attack is made on the individual leading the charge on the Opportunity Corridor. I have doubts that Terry Eggars really sees this as a conflict. Further, I am doubtful as to whether there is a conflict…

Rank this Week: 433

Michigan Sex Crime Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.michigansexcrimeattorneys.com/

Jun 17
Buena Vista Township Teen Faces Possible Life in Prison for Alleged Rape of 13-year-old

Buena Vista Township Teen Faces Possible Life in Prison for Alleged Rape of 13-year-old

Tyler D. Hardy, an 18-year-old Buena Vista Township man, has been charged with raping a 13-year-old girl in the mobile home park where he and the alleged victim live. If convicted, Hardy could face life in prison. Hardy and the young girl…
Jun 7
Ypsilanti Township Man Bound Over for Trial in Washtenaw County Circuit Court in Criminal Sexual Conduct Case

Ypsilanti Township Man Bound Over for Trial in Washtenaw County Circuit Court in Criminal Sexual Conduct Case

Travis Applewhite, a 27-year-old Ypsilanti Township man, recently waived his right to a preliminary hearing in a case involving alleged criminal sexual conduct with a child under 13 in the second-degree. At his May 30 court appearance before…
Jun 6
Carrollton Township Man Faces 7th Sexual Assault Charge Related to Alleged Abuse of Young Female Relative

Carrollton Township Man Faces 7th Sexual Assault Charge Related to Alleged Abuse of Young Female Relative

In April of this year, 38-year-old Leon H. Hathaway III was charged with sexually assaulting a young female relative over a four-year time period beginning in early 2009. Now, an additional sexual assault charge has been added, bringing the…

Rank this Week: 494

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: 581

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/

Jun 17
DME Competitive Bidding Program Round Two Begins July 1, 2013

DME Competitive Bidding Program Round Two Begins July 1, 2013

As of July 1, 2013, 799 suppliers will participate in Round 2 of the Competitive Bidding Program (CBP) for Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS), offering medical equipment and supplies to Medicare…
Jun 13
New Research Reveals Bundled Payment Program Succe

New Research Reveals Bundled Payment Program Succe

A recent study published by Bailit Health Purchasing, has revealed that bundled payment programs are an effective option for organizations interested in an alternative to fee-for-service reimbursement for providers. Bundled payment differs…
Jun 13
Amy Fehn and Reesa Handelsman Appointed to ABA Health Law Section Leadership Position

Amy Fehn and Reesa Handelsman Appointed to ABA Health Law Section Leadership Position

Wachler & Associates is pleased to announce the appointment of two of our attorneys to leadership roles within the American Bar Association's Health Law Section. Amy K. Fehn will serve as Vice Chair of three ABA Health Law Sections,…

Rank this Week: 660

Health Law Attorney Blog

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

http://www.healthlawattorneyblog.com/

Jun 7
BCBSM Announces a Prescriber Prescription Block Policy

BCBSM Announces a Prescriber Prescription Block Policy

Effective September 1, 2013, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) will implement a new Prescriber Prescription Block Policy. The policy focuses on protecting patient and public safety. Under the new policy, prescriptions will no…
May 24
May 23, 2013 - CMS Announces a Revised Recovery Audit Program Map

May 23, 2013 - CMS Announces a Revised Recovery Audit Program Map

On May 9th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the start of a procurement process for new Medicare Fee for Service Recovery Audit Program contracts. The General Services Administration issued a Request for Quotes…
May 23
Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Program

Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Program

On May 18, 2013, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health & Human Services issued a Special Advisory Bulletin on the Effect of Exclusion from Participation in Federal Health Care Programs. This Bulletin…

Rank this Week: 813

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/

Jun 14
Sixth Circuit Considers Class Action Waiver

Sixth Circuit Considers Class Action Waiver

Class action waivers have garnered significant attention in the arbitration context over recent years, including several cases that have reached the Supreme Court on this and related issues. Earlier this week, in Lowry v. JPMorgan Chase…
Jun 11
Sixth Circuit Holds That A Defendant’s Incomplete Offer of Judgment Under Civil Rule 68 Does Not Moot Case

Sixth Circuit Holds That A Defendant’s Incomplete Offer of Judgment Under Civil Rule 68 Does Not Moot Case

In a noteworthy decision earlier today involving the mootness doctrine and the scope of Rule 68 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Sixth Circuit held that an offer of judgment does not moot a plaintiff’s claims where the…
Jun 10
Judge Gibbons to Headline Judges’ Night Dinner

Judge Gibbons to Headline Judges’ Night Dinner

This Wednesday, June 12, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky chapter of the Federal Bar Association will once again host the Annual Judges’ Night Dinner. If you are interested, further details about the dinner are available here…

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Updates in Michigan Family Law

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

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

Jun 6
Right of First Refusal | Does this Work for Parents?

Right of First Refusal | Does this Work for Parents?

Having a ‘Right of First Refusal’ in your custody and parenting time order is a guarantee that if a parent cannot provide care for children during his or her parenting time, they must give the other parent the right to do so before hiring…
May 31
Michigan Court of Appeals Upholds Spousal Rape Charge

Michigan Court of Appeals Upholds Spousal Rape Charge

In People v Martz, the defendant was convicted by a jury of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC I) (force or coercion); unlawful imprisonment; and resisting or obstructing a police officer causing serious injury. One of his claims was…
May 31
Elizabeth Smart Speaks Out at Human Trafficking Conference

Elizabeth Smart Speaks Out at Human Trafficking Conference

On May 2, 2013, Elizabeth Smart spoke out at a forum on human trafficking at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She addressed the issue why the three young women kidnapped in Ohio may not have spoken out or tried to escape for…

Rank this Week: 909

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/

Jun 16
Modifying a Patent Infringement Injunction After Remand

Modifying a Patent Infringement Injunction After Remand

Method claims can be the basis for enjoining a defendant from selling certain software, even if the software does not directly infringe asserted patent claims without a customer’s use. Therefore, following the Federal Circuit’s…
Jun 4
Parsing Data Packets Held Not Patent-Eligible Subject Matter

Parsing Data Packets Held Not Patent-Eligible Subject Matter

Patent claims covering parsing and classifying data packets are not patent-eligible, according to the court in Compression Technology Solutions, LLC v. EMC Corp., No. C-12-01746 RMW (N.D. Cal. May 29, 2013). Claim 9 of U.S. Patent No.…
Jun 1
Patent Infringement, Summary Judgment, and Infringement Contention

Patent Infringement, Summary Judgment, and Infringement Contention

A patent infringement defendant’s motion for summary judgment of non-infringement was denied where there were questions of fact concerning whether the defendant directly infringed asserted claims when it tested the accused system, even…

Rank this Week: 1044

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

Jun 17
What is Michigan’s car seat law?

What is Michigan’s car seat law?

Many parents aren’t familiar with the car seat law in Michigan. According to the State of Michigan, Michigan’s child passenger safety law requires the following: Children younger than age 4 to ride in a car seat in the rear seat.…
Jun 15
How the threat of truck accident lawsuits force companies to care

How the threat of truck accident lawsuits force companies to care

I read an article in the New York Times, How Healthcare is Learning from Litigation. It refutes the common belief that it is the injury lawyers filing tort lawsuits that drive up costs. While the article mainly focuses on medical ……
Jun 14
Michigan Court of Appeals: No governmental immunity to shield Southfield from lawsuit by bicyclist injured in pothole accident

Michigan Court of Appeals: No governmental immunity to shield Southfield from lawsuit by bicyclist injured in pothole accident

As a lawyer, I have helped a lot of people injured in bicycle accidents. Most involve cars and careless drivers. And I’ve previously written about issues that lawyers who represent injured bicyclists must consider, such as bias…

Rank this Week: 1086

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/

May 23
LTD INSURER CIGNA AGREES TO PAY $77 MILLION DOLLARS TO SETTLE CLAIMS

LTD INSURER CIGNA AGREES TO PAY $77 MILLION DOLLARS TO SETTLE CLAIMS

HartfordBusiness.com is reporting that LTD Insurer Cigna has agreed to pay $77 million dollars to settle claims brought by regulators in four states for improperly handling long term disability claims. While it is not clear what initiated…
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…

Rank this Week: 1129

Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog

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

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

Jun 17
Detroit Man Faces Charges of Home Invasion, Assault Involving Ex-Girlfriend

Detroit Man Faces Charges of Home Invasion, Assault Involving Ex-Girlfriend

A 24-year-old Detroit man whose name has not been released pending his arraignment is facing charges of first-degree home invasion and other offenses related to an incident involving his ex-girlfriend on Wednesday, June 12. According to a…
Jun 7
New Baltimore Police Officer Dies in Crash Involving Motorist with Suspended License

New Baltimore Police Officer Dies in Crash Involving Motorist with Suspended License

On Sunday June 2, 33-year-old Patrick William Wisniewski of New Baltimore died in a motorcycle accident involving another motorist who was driving on a suspended license. The accident took place at approximately 9:30 p.m. near Jefferson…
Jun 7
Spousal Rape Conviction Upheld by Michigan Court of Appeal

Spousal Rape Conviction Upheld by Michigan Court of Appeal

In a case that is somewhat bizarre, a man believed he was legally married to his wife, and that therefore he had the right to have sexual relations with her regardless of whether it was consensual. Calvin Ford Martz was convicted on charges…

Rank this Week: 1186

Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.michigancaraccidentlawyerblog.com

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

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

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

Michigan Auto Accident Lawyer Creates Drunk Driving Deaths Infographic

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

Macomb County Bicycle Accident Settlement

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

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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/

Jun 13
Keeping it simple

Keeping it simple

Imagine having employees who are so happy with their work that they tattoo the company's name on their wrists. A recent article in the Detroit News describes the fast service restaurant Moo Cluck Moo. At a time when…
Jun 7
A conversation with the EEOC

A conversation with the EEOC

The Labor and Employment Section of the Michigan bar held its annual spring meeting yesterday, and the topic was A backstage pass to the EEOC. The Detroit office had over 20 representatives attend. The round-table topics were…
Jun 6
Motions in limine and non-evidentiary issue

Motions in limine and non-evidentiary issue

In Louzon v. Ford Motor Co., the 6th Circuit addressed the issue of the use of a motion in limine to exclude evidence of the plaintiff's comparators and reversed the exclusion because the district court improperly considered…

Rank this Week: 1321

The Law Blogger

Covers Michigan legal news. From the Oakland Press.

http://oplawblog.blogspot.com/

Jun 5
SCOTUS Close to Decision on Same-Sex Marriage Case

SCOTUS Close to Decision on Same-Sex Marriage Case

This is a guest post from Wayne State Law Professor Robert Sedler who, from time to time, breaks down the constitutional aspects of some of the weighty cases we follow over here at the Law Blogger.The United States Supreme Court is…
May 30
Internet Real Estate Appraisals and Divorce

Internet Real Estate Appraisals and Divorce

Ever look-up your home on one of the real estate databases like Zillow or Trulia? Chances are, you'll find the values lower than you expected. What's up with that?Being in the divorce industry, we here at the Law Blogger contract…
May 23
Driving Under the Influence of Medical Marijuana

Driving Under the Influence of Medical Marijuana

The Medical Marijuana Act provides medical pot users with certain immunities relative to their use of marijuana. Even a medical marijuana patient, however, cannot "medicate" while driving a vehicle, raising the question: just how much…

Rank this Week: 1353

Koehlerlegal

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

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

May 30
Habeas Corpus and Guantanamo

Habeas Corpus and Guantanamo

Your Guantánamo Moment from Yale Law School on Vimeo. P. Sabin Willett discusses his moment of revelation as an attorney, and those moments that will come for the next generation of lawyers Oct. 24, 2011, at Yale Law School. The Law…
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…

Rank this Week: 1442

Invictus legal Group, PLLC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rank this Week: 1463

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: 1547

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/

Jun 11
Letting Someone Ride Your Horse? Consider the Legalitie

Letting Someone Ride Your Horse? Consider the Legalitie

“Can I borrow your horse?” We hear this question from friends, acquaintances, co-workers, and relatives. When we answer “yes,” what usually follows is a fun and pleasurable experience. Sometimes, however, the opposite…
Jun 4
Why Horse Owners Need Written Training Contract

Why Horse Owners Need Written Training Contract

You are leaving your horse with a horse trainer who comes well-recommended but has no experience working with you. Can you trust this person to give your horse humane treatment? If your horse sustains an injury during training, will the…
May 28
Why Trainers Need Contract

Why Trainers Need Contract

Horse trainers and their clients have every incentive to document their relationship with a contract. Horse owners could potentially bring a variety of legal challenges against the trainer, including: Breach of contract A lawsuit might…

Rank this Week: 1688

Michigan Construction Law

Focuses on developments in Michigan construction law.

http://michiganconstructionlaw.blogspot.com/

Jan 14
New Law Expands Protection of Michigan's Anti-Indemnification Law

New Law Expands Protection of Michigan's Anti-Indemnification Law

The final days of 2012 saw a flurry of activity by the Michigan Legislature. Among the new legislation passed during an historic lame duck session was a significant legislative victory for contractors and design professionals. Public…
Mar 5
Federal Court Strikes Down Michigan Law Barring Project Labor Agreements, Finds that National Labor Relations Act Preempts State Law

Federal Court Strikes Down Michigan Law Barring Project Labor Agreements, Finds that National Labor Relations Act Preempts State Law

On February 29, 2012, U.S. District Judge Victoria Roberts issued an Order striking down the "Michigan Fair and Open Competition in Government Construction Act" (PA 98 of 2011) finding that its limits on project labor agreements (PLA)…
Feb 29
Test Wells Count as "Actual Physical Improvement" for Lien Priority, Michigan Court of Appeals Rule

Test Wells Count as "Actual Physical Improvement" for Lien Priority, Michigan Court of Appeals Rule

Test wells installed by a potential buyer prior to closing constituted a physical improvement, allowing a construction lien to attach prior to buyer’s closing and giving the lien priority over a mortgage granted at closing. The Michigan…

Rank this Week: 1699

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: 2012

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: 2164

electronic divorce attorney

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

http://electronicdivorceattorney.blogspot.com/

Jun 6
Collaborative Divorce Software

Collaborative Divorce Software

Michelle Crosby of WevorceThe collaborative divorce method is where a married couple, either by themselves or with the assistance of professionals, agree upon the terms of their divorce judgment prior to filing for divorce. The theory…
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…

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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/

Jun 17
U.S. Supreme Court Rules that Isolated Genes Are Not Eligible for Patent Protection

U.S. Supreme Court Rules that Isolated Genes Are Not Eligible for Patent Protection

In a long-awaited decision in Association for Molecular Pathology, et al. v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., et al., the U.S. Supreme Court held on June 13, 2013 that naturally-occurring, isolated genes are not patentable because they do not…
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…

Rank this Week: 2361

Health Care Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.healthcarelawyerblog.com/

Oct 8
Physician Claiming Harm from False National Practitioner Data Bank Report Prevails on Hospital's Motion to Dismi

Physician Claiming Harm from False National Practitioner Data Bank Report Prevails on Hospital's Motion to Dismi

A Wisconsin physician who filed suit against his former employer for allegedly submitting false statements about him to the National Practitioner Data Bank (“NPDB”) successfully challenged the hospital’s motion to dismiss in federal…
Sep 4
FHW Attorney Co-Authors Whitepaper on Accountable Care Organizations in Michigan

FHW Attorney Co-Authors Whitepaper on Accountable Care Organizations in Michigan

FHW member Suzanna D. Nolan has co-authored a Whitepaper on Accountable Care Organizations, which was recently published by the State Bar of Michigan Health Care Law Section.
Aug 6
How Should I Choose an Electronic Health Records Vendor?

How Should I Choose an Electronic Health Records Vendor?

FHW attorney Suzanne D. Nolan contributed to this post.

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Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC Blog

Covers Michigan criminal defense.

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

Jun 17
MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT TAKES A STEP TOWARD RIGHTING THE SHIP ON DRUGGED DRIVING LAWS. A COMMENT ON PEOPLE V. COON AND THE MICHIGAN MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT

MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT TAKES A STEP TOWARD RIGHTING THE SHIP ON DRUGGED DRIVING LAWS. A COMMENT ON PEOPLE V. COON AND THE MICHIGAN MEDICAL MARIJUANA ACT

In People v. Koon, the Michigan Supreme Court unanimously held that, under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA), a qualifying patient may not be arrested or prosecuted for the medical use and internal possession of marijuana while…
Jun 7
Barry County Man Charged with One Murder, Suspected of Another

Barry County Man Charged with One Murder, Suspected of Another

For almost two years, a Delton man has been under investigation for possible connection with a pair of deaths. He has now been formally charged with the murder of one of the victims. There is no statute of limitations for murder in Michigan,…
Jun 5
SIXTH CIRCUIT DENIES QUALIFIED IMMUNITY FOR POLICE WHO VIOLATE ESTABLISHED CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTIONS

SIXTH CIRCUIT DENIES QUALIFIED IMMUNITY FOR POLICE WHO VIOLATE ESTABLISHED CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTIONS

The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed a case involving the qualified immunity of police officers. Donnetta Smith v. Stoneburner was released on May 10, 2013. Charles Smith shoplifted a $14.99 phone charger and two police officers…

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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…

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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’…

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Information Technology Law Blog

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

http://www.michiganitlaw.com/

Jun 11
Did Newegg Save Online Retail?

Did Newegg Save Online Retail?

In 2007, Newegg adopted a strategy to deal with patent trolls: Never settle – ever. One of the first times it applied this new strategy was against Soverain Software. While Soverain's website appears legitimate, it has never made a…
Jun 4
Is There a Digital Afterlife?

Is There a Digital Afterlife?

We currently live in an era where our grandchildren will have access to everything we are currently posting online. In many ways, we are defined by our emails, pictures, Facebook likes, and tweets. Typically, we make serious plans on who…
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…

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Michigan Employment Law Advisor

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

http://www.michiganemploymentlawadvisor.com

Jun 11
Enforceability of a Noncompete Agreement will Often Depend Upon Context.

Enforceability of a Noncompete Agreement will Often Depend Upon Context.

It may sound odd for a noncompete attorney to say this, but when it comes to enforcing a non-compete restriction, the applicable law is often less important than the context in which the noncompete restriction arises. To better understand…
May 7
Michigan Supreme Court Rejects Heightened Standard in Whistleblower Protection Claim

Michigan Supreme Court Rejects Heightened Standard in Whistleblower Protection Claim

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

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

In a rare decision favorable to Michigan whistlblower plaintiffs, the Court of Appeals reversed a trial court's decision to dismiss a whistleblower case against an employer. But the real lesson that employers and their HR professionals should…

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Health Care Law Blog

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

http://www.healthlawyersblog.com/

May 28
IRS Issues New Regulations Affecting the “Blues” Under Health Reform

IRS Issues New Regulations Affecting the “Blues” Under Health Reform

The Treasury Department and IRS continue to roll out new regulations related to the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("PPACA"). On May 10, 2013, the Treasury Department and IRS released the draft regulations,…
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…

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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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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/

Jun 13
Supreme Court Rules 9-0 in Myriad – cDNA is Patentable, Isolated Human DNA Molecules Are Not

Supreme Court Rules 9-0 in Myriad – cDNA is Patentable, Isolated Human DNA Molecules Are Not

A quick report on this morning’s decision is HERE. The link to the opinions is HERE. Tweet
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…

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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…

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Michigan Drunk Driving Attorney…

Michigan Drunk Driving Attorney Blog

By Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC.

http://www.michiganouidefense.com/blog/

Aug 27
Lansing, Michigan Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Interview – Part One

Lansing, Michigan Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Interview – Part One

Part one of a two part interview with our very own Attorney John English. Mr. English has been defending clients throughout the Lansing area against wrongful DUI and OUI arrests for years, and can be seen sharing some insights into this…
May 22
The Importance of Jury Selection In a drunk driving or operating while intoxicated (OWI) Trial

The Importance of Jury Selection In a drunk driving or operating while intoxicated (OWI) Trial

The selection of the jurors who will consider the evidence and vote on the defendant’s guilt in a Michigan drunk driving or drugged driving case is a critical component of an effective DUI trial strategy.
Mar 30
Michigan DUI Lawyer – Michigan Court of Appeals Further Defines “Operating” for Purposes of Drunk Driving Charge

Michigan DUI Lawyer – Michigan Court of Appeals Further Defines “Operating” for Purposes of Drunk Driving Charge

Though we often refer to drunk driving as DUI or OWI, the truth is that in Michigan, drunk driving is actually called Operating While Intoxicated (OWI).

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Michigan Collection Law Blog

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

http://www.michigancollectionlawblog.com/

May 16
The Kinder and Gentler Debt Collector gets paid first.

The Kinder and Gentler Debt Collector gets paid first.
Aug 12
Strict Liability of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act…under question

Strict Liability of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act…under question
Jun 24
Statute of Limitations on an Open Account is 4 years in MI

Statute of Limitations on an Open Account is 4 years in MI

The Michigan Court of Appeals in Fisher Sand and Gravel v Neal A. Sweebe, Inc. ruled that the four year Statute of Limitations under the Michigan Uniform Commercial Code that applies to Breach of Contract claims also applies to claims for…

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Michigan Small Business Blog

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

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

Apr 28
Child Custody Rights | Best Interests of the Child

Child Custody Rights | Best Interests of the Child

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

How To Protect YOUR Assets When Your Child Is Getting Divorced

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

Do It Yourself Divorce Kit | Michigan Divorce

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

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Garmo & Kiste, PLC Law Blog

Covers Michigan law topics.

http://www.garmokiste.com

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

Attorney Brian Garmo selected as 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star

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

Deed in Lieu of Foreclosures for Qualifying Underwater Mortgage

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

What should I do if I have a warrant?

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

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Michigan 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…

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Michigan Bankruptcy Blog

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

http://www.michbankruptcyblog.com/

Jun 16
U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements of Defalcation

U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements of Defalcation

In a recent decision, the United States Supreme Court provided guidance relating to the term “defalcation” of the Bankruptcy Code under Section 523(a)(4).1 In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court held that the term…
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,…

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Michigan Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers Michigan criminal law. By Abdo Law Firm.

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

May 21
The BIG Question: Am I Going to Jail? Sentencing in District Court

The BIG Question: Am I Going to Jail? Sentencing in District Court

This is the most frequent question that lawyers receive from their clients, "Am I going to jail?" Most people being charged with a crime for the first time are not familiar with the justice system and do not know what to expect from their…
May 6
How Will a Criminal Charge Affect My Concealed Pistol License (CPL)?

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

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

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

The crime of retail fraud or shoplifting is ordinarily charged not greater than a misdemeanor unless the value of the property involved is $1,000.00 or more. Effective March 31, 2013, Michigan passed a law that will arm retail…

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Michigan No Fault Auto Insurance…

Michigan No Fault Auto Insurance Law Blog

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

http://www.michigannofaultautoinsurancelaw.com/

Jun 17
Michigan's No Fault insurance: How does no fault help auto accident victims after a crash?

Michigan's No Fault insurance: How does no fault help auto accident victims after a crash?

Learn about your auto No Fault benefits Most Michigan drivers have no idea how No Fault insurance protects them after a car accident. Don't feel bad. I've found as a No Fault lawyer that most insurance agents don't truly understand…
Jun 11
Should I seek legal advice if I was involved in an auto accident in December leaving me with back pain?

Should I seek legal advice if I was involved in an auto accident in December leaving me with back pain?

Today I'd like to post a question I came across and answered on Avvo, a website that offers free legal advice and helps people find attorneys. Whether or not to seek legal help is a common concern among crash victims. The short answer is…
Jun 4
Is Michigan No Fault reform dead?

Is Michigan No Fault reform dead?

HB 4612 is on life support. Let's pull the plug No Fault "reform" House Bill 4612, proposed by Gov. Rick Snyder and Rep. Pete Lund, is being met with strong resistance. And according to Capitol insiders, medical groups, insurance company…

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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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