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Our regular readers might notice that we tend to focus our coverage on new laws or changes to existing laws that might be of special interest to our clients. This week’s edition of “Now You Know It” offers a change of pace, focusing on lesser-k… Read More

The first day of school always results in a large stack of forms sitting on my desk at home, waiting to be completed and returned. Sifting through this year’s stack, I found a request for updated immunization records for my 7th and 9th graders, pur… Read More

As we ease out of summer and into fall, I find my excitement growing over football, changing leaves, and cider mills. While I don’t always welcome the inevitable Michigan winters that follow, there are few things I enjoy more than Michigan autumns.… Read More

EMV, which stands for EuroPay, Mastercard and Visa, will begin to be implemented this upcoming October 1, 2015. With it, the United States (one of the few remaining hold-outs still using magnetic stripe technology for its credit cards), will join the… Read More

The Internet of Things (“IoT”) refers to the sending and receiving of data by everyday objects that are connected to the internet, such as cameras, security systems, fitness bracelets, and so-called “smart” refrigerators, thermostats, and tel… Read More

Last summer, my wife and I enjoyed a walking tour of Wayne State University in midtown Detroit. Among its most striking features were the architectural designs of world-renowned architect Minoru Yamasaki, including the McGregor Memorial Conference Ce… Read More

Certain courts in Michigan are participating in a pilot program that allows drivers to contest traffic tickets online. The drivers can submit a request via the court’s website asking for a reduced charge that will result in lower or no points on th… Read More

According to the Michigan Attorney General’s office, when violence occurs in schools, eight times out of ten someone other than the attacker had advance knowledge of the plan. Tragically, the people with that knowledge – most commonly students �… Read More