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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 23

    Federal Court Enjoins Seneca Member-Owned “All Of Our Butts” from Selling Smokes in New York City

    Federal Court Enjoins Seneca Member-Owned “All Of Our Butts” from Selling Smokes in New York City
    Here are the materials in City of New York v. Gordon (S.D. N.Y.): DCT Order Granting Injunction City Motion for PI Gordon Motion to Dismiss An excerpt: Plaintiff, the City of New York (“the City”), brought this action seeking…
  • May 23

    Two Papers from Elizabeth Kronk

    Two Papers from Elizabeth Kronk
    Indian Claims and the Court of Federal Claims: A Legal Overview, Historical Accounting and Examination of the Court of Federal Claims’ and Federal Circuit’s Impact on Federal Indian Law 6 Journal of the Federal Circuit Historical…
  • May 23

    St. Regis Mohawk Also In Talks with Gov. Cuomo

    St. Regis Mohawk Also In Talks with Gov. Cuomo
    The St. Regis press release. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe announced today that they reached a Memorandum of Understanding with Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of the State of New York that is the first step to addressing longstanding land claims…
Rank this Week: 19

Michigan Sex Crime Attorneys Blog

Michigan Sex Crime Attorneys Blog

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

http://www.michigansexcrimeattorneys.com/
  • May 23

    Port Huron Woman Charged with Falsely Reporting a Rape

    Port Huron Woman Charged with Falsely Reporting a Rape
    Sara Ylen, a 38-year-old Port Huron woman, was recently charged with falsely reporting a rape. According to a news article at DetroitNews.com, the woman has made numerous bogus claims of sexual assault over the years. Just a few months…
  • May 22

    Saginaw Man Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct to Take Polygraph

    Saginaw Man Charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct to Take Polygraph
    In March of this year, 59-year-old Reuben R. Martinez Sr. was charged with sexually assaulting a female relative over the course of five years. He was charged with two counts of first-degree CSC and two counts of second-degree CSC against…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 194

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: 254

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: 539

Michigan Construction Law

Michigan Construction Law

Focuses on developments in Michigan construction law.

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

Invictus legal Group, PLLC

Invictus legal Group, PLLC

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

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

One Court of Justice

One Court of Justice

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

http://www.ocjblog.com
  • May 23

    Michigan Supreme Court holds that Michigan Medical Marihuana Act supersedes the zero-tolerance provision of the Michigan Vehicle Code

    Michigan Supreme Court holds that Michigan Medical Marihuana Act supersedes the zero-tolerance provision of the Michigan Vehicle Code
    In People v. Koon, the Michigan Supreme Court held that the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (“MMMA”), MCL 333.26421, allows a registered patient to drive when he has marihuana in his system but is not otherwise “under…
  • May 23

    MSC to consider the applicability of use tax

    MSC to consider the applicability of use tax
    The Michigan Supreme Court granted the application for leave to appeal in NACG Leasing v. Dep’t of Treasury.  The parties shall address the applicability of the use tax to a purchase of tangible personal property by one party…
  • May 23

    MSC to decide issues related to firearm violation

    MSC to decide issues related to firearm violation
    The Michigan Supreme Court granted the application for leave to appeal in People v. Lafountain.  The parties shall address:  (1) whether to prove a violation under MCL 33.7401c which “involves the possession, placement or…
Rank this Week: 855

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: 867

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 23

    HHS Announces Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) Payments to Providers Will Decrease

    HHS Announces Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) Payments to Providers Will Decrease
    On May 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released an interim final rule, which lowers payments to providers for services furnished to individuals enrolled in the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP). The new…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 900

Michigan Bankruptcy Attorneys…

Michigan Bankruptcy Attorneys Blog

Published By Redd & Rao, PLC

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

    Mortgage Reaffirmation in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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

    Determining Property Values in Bankruptcy

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

    Access to Bankruptcy Court

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

Michigan Auto Law Blog

Michigan Auto Law Blog

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

http://www.michiganautolaw.com/auto-lawyers-blog
  • May 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 23

    Courts Citing to Wikipedia & Online Dictionaries of Slang

    Courts Citing to Wikipedia & Online Dictionaries of Slang
    Lawyers and judges are relying in this age of rap and slang to a more informal source of definitions: Urban Dictionary, a crowdsourced collection of slang words on the Internet. [I challenge you: find "crowdsourced" in Webster's…
  • May 22

    Michigan Medical Marijuana Act | Driving Under the Influence

    Michigan Medical Marijuana Act | Driving Under the Influence
    Finally, the decision many family lawyers and criminal lawyers have awaited has been released by the Michigan Supreme Court. The question raised was whether a driver can be arrested for driving while under the influence when the driver has a…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1082

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: 1122

Health Law News and Notes

Health Law News and Notes

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

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

    OCR to Enforce HIPAA Security

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

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

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

    FTC Extends Red Flags Rule Deadline Until November 1, 2009

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

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: 1179

Health Law Attorney Blog

Health Law Attorney Blog

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

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

Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.michigancaraccidentlawyerblog.com
  • May 17

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

    SMART Bus Causes Deadly Dearborn Three-Car Collision on Michigan Avenue
    The Michigan car accident lawyers at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. are reporting on a Dearborn three-vehicle crash involving a SMART bus.  The accident happened on Monday, May 13th, around 3:30 p.m on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn.…
  • May 13

    Michigan Auto Accident Lawyer Creates Drunk Driving Deaths Infographic

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

    Macomb County Bicycle Accident Settlement

    Macomb County Bicycle Accident Settlement
    Our Michigan car accident lawyers recently settled a Macomb County bicycle accident lawsuit on behalf of an injured bicyclist. Our client was riding his bike in Clinton Township when a negligent driver hit the bicyclist with his car. After…
Rank this Week: 1256

Equine Law Blog

Equine Law Blog

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

http://equinelawblog.com/
  • May 21

    The Effect of State Good Samaritan Laws on Vet Malpractice Claim

    The Effect of State Good Samaritan Laws on Vet Malpractice Claim
    State “Good Samaritan laws” are generally designed to protect medical caregivers from lawsuits that arise from negligent acts as long as the caregivers have acted voluntarily (not for compensation) at the time of…
  • May 14

    Common Equine Breeding Disputes and How to Avoid Them

    Common Equine Breeding Disputes and How to Avoid Them
    Horse breeding transactions can generate several disputes, including the following: Problem The stallion’s show or race schedule prevents its availability for breeding by cooled semen or live cover. If the breeding will be…
  • May 7

    When Veterinary Malpractice Seems So Obvious That No Expert is Needed

    When Veterinary Malpractice Seems So Obvious That No Expert is Needed
    In a typical veterinary malpractice case, the plaintiff (the party suing the veterinarian) must retain a qualified expert witness in an attempt to prove that the veterinarian breached an applicable standard of care and that the breach, and…
Rank this Week: 1324

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/
Rank this Week: 1427

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…
Rank this Week: 1439

The Law Blogger

The Law Blogger

Covers Michigan legal news. From the Oakland Press.

http://oplawblog.blogspot.com/
  • 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…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1546

Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC Blog

Kronzek & Cronkright, PLLC Blog

Covers Michigan criminal defense.

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

    IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE VULNERABLE ABUSE STATUTE

    IMPORTANT CHANGES IN THE VULNERABLE ABUSE STATUTE
    This week, Governor Snyder signed a bill to amend the vulnerable adult embezzlement statute to allow judges to impose stricter sentencing. This statute prohibits individuals from obtaining money or property, for direct or indirect benefit,…
  • May 10

    Amendments to Michigan’s Juvenile Competency Statute

    Amendments to Michigan’s Juvenile Competency Statute
    Criminal Defense Attorneys for Michigan Children Parents seeking help for a child with mental health issues will find that Michigan’s new law presents new challenges. Children facing criminal prosecution and competency issues should…
  • May 7

    Sixth Circuit Reviews Restitution Award in Pornography Case

    Sixth Circuit Reviews Restitution Award in Pornography Case
    The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the issue of a defendant who was ordered to pay restitution to the victims of the possession of child pornography. U.S. v. Hargrove was released on April 19, 2013. Hargrove pleaded guilty to…
Rank this Week: 1717

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: 1835

electronic criminal lawyer

electronic criminal lawyer

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

http://e-crimlawyer.blogspot.com/
  • May 15

    SCOTUS Upholds Warrant Requirement for Blood-Draw

    SCOTUS Upholds Warrant Requirement for Blood-Draw
    In January 9, the US Supreme Court was presented with a straightforward question:   can a law enforcement officer legally obtain a non-consensual and warrantless blood sample from a drunk driver under the exigent circumstances…
  • Apr 25

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

    Michigan Senate Votes to Keep BAC at .08 For Drunk Driving Law
    The Michigan Senate unanimously approved a bill that will keep the legal limit of blood alcohol for drivers at .08.  Recently, there had been some debate to raise the legal limit from .08 to .10, where it had been prior to the…
  • Apr 21

    Expungement Bill Would Expand Second Chance

    Expungement Bill Would Expand Second Chance
    Here in Michigan, we have long had an "expungement" statute; technically known as an application to set aside conviction.  Until recently, the applicant could have been convicted of only one criminal count on one single occasion.In…
Rank this Week: 1904

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: 2042

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: 2139

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: 1978

electronic divorce attorney

electronic divorce attorney

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

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

    Medical Marijuana Parent Not Disqualified for Custody

    Medical Marijuana Parent Not Disqualified for Custody
    Like with the use of any other prescription medications, a parent who uses medical marijuana is not disqualified from custody in a family court according to the Michigan Attorney General.  If the pot-medicating  parent, however,…
  • May 5

    Sex Change Does Not Invalidate Divorce

    Sex Change Does Not Invalidate Divorce
    Of course, this case comes to us from Ann Arbor.  Last month, the Court of Appeals decided a divorce case involving gender reassignment in a published decision. In the case of In re Estate of Burnett, a couple had been married when…
  • Apr 28

    QDRO Specialist A Necessity in Divorce Judgment

    QDRO Specialist A Necessity in Divorce Judgment
    When a couple divorces with retirement assets, a special order is needed to divide those assets known as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order or QDRO.  Every employer's plan is different and has distinct and specific requirements for the…
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Health Care Law Blog

Health Care Law Blog

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

http://www.healthlawyersblog.com/
  • Apr 21

    Bills Call For Nurse Staffing Quotas in Michigan Hospital

    Bills Call For Nurse Staffing Quotas in Michigan Hospital
    California is the only state in the country that has mandated nurse-to-patient ratio requirements for hospitals. If the Michigan Nurses Association and Democratic lawmakers are successful in their current legislative efforts, Michigan will…
  • Mar 26

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

    Antitrust Lawsuit Against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("BCBSM") Dropped by the Justice Department
    On Monday, March 25, 2013 the Department of Justice along with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("BCBSM") jointly filed a motion to dismiss the case against BCBSM regarding their "most-favored nation" contracts. This lawsuit had…
  • Mar 19

    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Conversion Bills Signed into Law

    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Conversion Bills Signed into Law
    While many thought the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ("BCBSM") conversion bills would be signed into law at the end of 2012, it was not until March 18, 2013 that Governor Snyder signed the proposed legislation into law. The BCBSM…
Rank this Week: 2427

Health Care Lawyer Blog

Health Care Lawyer Blog

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

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

Michigan Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers Michigan criminal law. By Abdo Law Firm.

http://www.michigancriminallawyer-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 2696

Garmo & Kiste, PLC Law Blog

Garmo & Kiste, PLC Law Blog

Covers Michigan law topics.

http://www.garmokiste.com
  • Apr 24

    Attorney Brian Garmo selected as 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star

    Attorney Brian Garmo selected as 2013 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Star
    Brian F. Garmo has been selected to the 2013 Michigan Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, a Thomson…
  • Apr 23

    Deed in Lieu of Foreclosures for Qualifying Underwater Mortgage

    Deed in Lieu of Foreclosures for Qualifying Underwater Mortgage
    Have you been thinking about “walking away” from your home? Many people, especially those who bought between 2004 and 2006 at the top of the market, now find that even with the dust settling on the housing market, they still owe…
  • Apr 19

    What should I do if I have a warrant?

    What should I do if I have a warrant?
    Arguably finding out there is a warrant out for your arrest can be one of the scariest parts of a criminal matter. Often people have never been in trouble before, don’t know what they’re being charged with, and don’t know…
Rank this Week: 2838

Michigan Consumer Credit Law Blog

Michigan Consumer Credit Law Blog

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

http://micreditlawyerblog.com/
  • Nov 19

    Accretive Health fined $2.5 Million for abusive collection practice

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

    Debt Collector Abuse on the Rise

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

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

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

Information Technology Law Blog

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

http://www.michiganitlaw.com/
  • May 14

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

    XG Sciences Announces New Battery Anode with Four Times the Capacity of Conventional Material
    Lansing-based XG Sciences, Inc. has launched a new generation of anode materials for lithium-ion batteries with four times the capacity of conventional anodes. The new anode material is produced through proprietary manufacturing processes and…
  • Mar 26

    Veronica Mars Kickstarter Succe

    Veronica Mars Kickstarter Succe
    As noted in a prior blog article, investment crowdfunding is awaiting SEC regulations. However, “reward” and “experience” based crowdfunding via websites such as Kickstarter have seen success. On March 13, 2013, Rob…
  • Mar 19

    White House Decrees Free Access to Government Research

    White House Decrees Free Access to Government Research
    The White House has declared that the results of government funded research, with certain exceptions for classified data, will be available to the public for free within in a year. Such results include peer-reviewed publications and digital…
Rank this Week: 3165

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: 3062

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Michigan Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.michigancriminaldefenselawyer-blog.com/
  • Apr 24

    Michigan State Statue Victim of Vandalism

    Michigan State Statue Victim of Vandalism
    A statute on Michigan State's campus was the victim of "spirited" vandalism over the weekend, the university's police reported. So far, no suspects have been reported in the crime, which is believed to have occurred last weekend. Early…
  • Apr 17

    Michigan Man Charged for Role in Murdering his Wife

    Michigan Man Charged for Role in Murdering his Wife
    A man whose wife was killed by a handyman some 15 months ago, was formally charged last week for his alleged role in the crime. Bob Bashara was charged with first degree murder for allegedly forcing the handyman to carry out the crime. In…
  • Apr 10

    Detroit Police Find Two Bodies at Scene of Suspected Arson

    Detroit Police Find Two Bodies at Scene of Suspected Arson
    Police announced earlier this month that they found two bodies, that of a man and a woman, amid the destruction at the site of a Detroit medical facility that was burned to the ground. According to reports, shots were fired shortly before the…
Rank this Week: 3054

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…
Rank this Week: 3611

The Law Office of Raymond A.…

The Law Office of Raymond A. Harris PLLC Blog

Covers estate planning, medicaid and medicare.

http://www.raymondaharris.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 3045

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: 3096

Michigan Elder Law Blog

Michigan Elder Law Blog

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

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

    Who Should Supervise Our Online Legacy?

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

    Chinese Approaching to Caring for their Elderly

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

    Can Dad Still Live Alone

    Can Dad Still Live Alone
    Happy Holidays! It's the time of the year when we gather with those closest to us to celebrate the holidays. For some of us, this is the only time of the year we get to see family and friends. Often, when we only see a friend or relative…
Rank this Week: 3359

Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike…

Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Mike Shovan

Covers filing bankruptcy in Michigan.

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

Harvey Kruse, P.C. Blog

Harvey Kruse, P.C. Blog

Covers Michigan business law and litigation topics.

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

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

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

    PROPOSED LEGISLATION WOULD IMPOSE $1 MILLION FINES ON INSURANCE COMPANIES

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

    Should Your Company Hire National Trial Counsel?

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

Michigan Criminal Attorney's Blog

Michigan Criminal Attorney's Blog

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

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

    Landmark Ruling for Michigan Medical Marijuana Patient

    Landmark Ruling for Michigan Medical Marijuana Patient
    This past Tuesday, in a landmark ruling, the Michigan Supreme Court overturned the Court of Appeals decision in the case of People v. Rodney Koon. The court’s decision resolves what had been a contentious legal issue regarding whether…
  • May 3

    Texting and Driving: Get the Message

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

    Technology and Search Warrant

    Technology and Search Warrant
    In DUI situations, it is imperative for the State’s case that police obtain timely evidence of the driver’s blood alcohol content. However, before an officer can draw blood from a driver they are required to apply for and obtain a…
Rank this Week: 4787

Michigan No Fault Auto Insurance…

Michigan No Fault Auto Insurance Law Blog

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

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

    Who do you sue in a car accident caused by a driverless car?

    Who do you sue in a car accident caused by a driverless car?
    How does the law work when a driverless car causes a crash? It is always interesting to be asked to predict the future. And since I was recently asked to speak at a legal seminar to other lawyers on how a lawsuit would work in the case of a…
  • May 13

    Repetitive head trauma can cause incurable disease

    Repetitive head trauma can cause incurable disease
    The scientific evidence is mounting linking head injuries to life-long impairments and incurable neurological disease. A story in The New York Times, Study Bolsters Link Between Routine Hits and Brain Disease, shows that even what may at…
  • May 8

    Legalization of marijuana presents new legal questions for impaired driving

    Legalization of marijuana presents new legal questions for impaired driving
    The majority of Americans now support the decriminalization of marijuana. While cannabis is still an illegal Schedule 1 controlled substance under Federal Law, 22 states have now passed legislation or ballot measures legalizing pot for either…
Rank this Week: 4398

Michigan Criminal Lawyer Blawg

Michigan Criminal Lawyer Blawg

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

http://www.michigancriminallawyerblawg.com/
Rank this Week: 4144