General Interest Archives – Page 10 of 21

Lame-Duckery

February 12th, 2019

Michigan is one of only a handful of states in the U.S. that do not limit legislative session days after the November election, a situation which lends itself to biennial lame-duck shenanigans. In the final days of 2018, our 99th legislature garnered… Read More

The Best of 2018!

January 3rd, 2019

As we look forward to the new year, we’re revisiting the hot topics that mattered most to you in 2018! Have a topic you’d like us to discuss this year? Are you or your business making a difference in the community? Let us know! #1: Do Thi… Read More

Tis the Season... Again

November 27th, 2018

With Thanksgiving just under our belts (both literally and figuratively), and with the holiday shopping season in full swing, here are some basic safety reminders courtesy of the Farmington Hills Police Department and the Consumer Protection Division… Read More

Don't Tell Mama!

September 5th, 2018

The attorney-client privilege is one of the oldest and most widely-accepted privileges for preserving confidential communications, dating back to the 16th century. Most people know that the privilege prevents an attorney from revealing a client’s c… Read More

The Name Game

August 14th, 2018

Most people know that if they marry or divorce and begin using a different last name, they must obtain a new Social Security card. What seems to be less-widely known is that a new Social Security card must also be obtained for each dependent child wh… Read More

Things to Know (About Us!): Lee Flaherty

June 7th, 2018

Tim and Lee Flaherty, together with a small group of friends, recently enjoyed a memorable 11-day pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi. Highlights from the trip included Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, visits to the four major Roman basilicas and numerous o… Read More

Hold the Phone!

June 5th, 2018

In 1991, Congress passed the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) in response to growing concerns about the use of robocalls. Under the TCPA and related regulations enacted by the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”), it is unlawfu… Read More

Love-a-Bull

May 30th, 2018

Last month, the Michigan Senate voted to prohibit local governments from maintaining dog breed-specific regulations. About 30 local governments in Michigan currently maintain such regulations, which typically range from complete bans on certain breed… Read More

Hardening the Soft Targets

May 8th, 2018

We’ve experienced a noticeable uptick of interest in security protocols for locations considered to be “soft targets” for individuals bent on doing violence. These are scary times; and, while none of us wants to be intimidated into cowering at… Read More

Surprising Sparty. And Always Relevant.

May 4th, 2018

In 2015, Evan Chall compiled a list of some of Michigan’s most surprising (and archaic!) laws that are still “on the books,” even if rarely enforced. The inventory of quirky regulations included everything from drunkenness on a trai… Read More