Administrative Law

• Attorney Matthew Wayne Joins Livonia Office

• Chris Schultz Selected as a “Go To Lawyer” in Business Law

• Force Majeure Clauses in Commercial Leases in the Age of the Covid-19 Pandemic

• Collection of Accrued Interest Not Allowed in the Absence of a Written Contract Provision

• The Use of Lady Bird Deeds to Convey Life Estate Interests in Land

• USPTO Unveils IP Platform to Connect Innovators of New Products and Technologies for the Prevention, Treatment, and Diagnosis of COVID-19 with Potential Licensees

• Reopening of the Workplace: Issues that May Arise and Helpful Tips

• Loan Forgiveness Program under the CARES Act and The Paycheck Protection Program

• COVID-19: Business and Legal Issues to Consider

• CMDA Opens New York Office

• Important New Changes to Michigan’s Paid Medical Leave Act

• Michigan Nonprofit Corporations Must File Annual Report by October 1, 2018

• Understanding the Recent Changes to Michigan’s Unclaimed Property Reporting

• Combating the Rise of Cyber Crime

• A Few Common Reminders of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

• Cross Obtains Favorable Arbitration Award for Concert Promoter

• New Tools for Asset Protection and Estate Planning

• Attorney Drafts Endorsement Agreement on Behalf of Client and NFL Player

• The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Expands an Employer’s Defenses to a Claim of Discrimination

• Physical Disabilities in a Virtual World

• Occupational Safety and Health Act: New Rules for Injury and Illness Reporting

• Changes in Overtime Rules for Michigan Employers

• U.S. Department of Labor Releases Final Overtime Rules

• CMDA Now Handles Patents

• Contributing to a Roth IRA through the Backdoor

• Employee Handbooks are Essential for Small Businesses

• Employers Face More Compliance Challenges

• 2015 Year in Review: Monumental Milestone Recognized, Skilled Attorneys Hired, and Remarkable Anniversaries Celebrated

• Should Michigan Employers “Ban the Box” and Remove the Criminal Conviction Question from Applications?

• Strategies to Minimize Joint Employer Liability

• New Rules Affecting Workers and Employers by the U.S. Department of Labor

• The Importance of Federal Registration

• Intellectual Property: The Most Overlooked Asset of a Company

• Litigation: How to be Better Prepared

• Telecommuting May Not be a Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA if On-Site Attendance is an Essential Function of the Position

• E-Verify: Understanding Responsibilities and Rights

• Signs of Identity Theft and How to Dispute Errors on Your Credit Report

• Michigan Investment Markets Bill Would Permit Local Stock Exchanges

• Google Glass: Use of wearable technology in the workplace creates the need for updated workplace policies

• New Tools for Consumers in the Fight Against Identity Theft and Credit Report Errors

• Immigration: The Effect of Slyusar v. Holder on the “Incredible” REAL ID Act

• Contributing to a Roth IRA through a Backdoor Option

• Crowdfunding Bill Intended to Assist Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

• Creativity, 3D Printing and the Law

• E-3 Visas: An Alternative to the H-1B Lottery

• Succession Planning: Now is the Time to Develop a Plan

• Account Stated and Open Account Actions Involving Sale of Goods Subject to Michigan’s Six-Year Limitations Period

• Account Stated and Open Account Actions Involving Sale of Goods Subject to Michigan’s Six-Year Limitations Period

• Employee or Independent Contractor? UIA Adopts 20-Factor Test

• Michigan Court of Appeals Upholds Non-Recourse Mortgage Loan Act

• Healthcare’s Small Business Tax Credit: Is your Small Business Eligible?

• Deciphering the Healthcare Law

• Know Your Business: Three Key Areas that Need Your Attention

• Don’t Let the IRS Take 35% of Your 401(k)

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