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Of all the unanticipated challenges companies are forced to address, one of the peskiest may be a subpoena served in connection with an unrelated lawsuit between third parties. But as disruptive as subpoenas can be, mishandling them – or worse, ign… Read More

In an effort to streamline corporate litigation and enhance Michigan’s business climate, the State of Michigan has established the “Michigan Business Court” — a specialized docket system to which business law cases will be assigned starting t… Read More

Congress is considering comp time legislation to modify the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) on a key provision concerning overtime. Under the law, non-exempt employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek must be paid time and a half for every h… Read More

The next change resulting from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) takes effect October 1, 2013, when open enrollment in the “Health Insurance Marketplace” begins. Intended to provide a “competitive insurance marketplace” for affordable and qualifi… Read More

I am currently working with a client whose identity was stolen in August 2012 and used to obtain a number of student loans. The thief had somehow managed to obtain my client’s name, local Michigan address, Social Security number and date of birth.… Read More

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (“ATRA”), coupled with the expiration of the 2% Social Security payroll tax reduction, mean increased taxes for most Americans. The increases come primarily in the form of new taxes, higher tax rates, phas… Read More

For the last five years, I have coached my kids’ rec league basketball teams along with some other dads in the neighborhood. One of the biggest challenges we see with young ballplayers is the temptation to stand in place, arms waiving, shouting for… Read More

The Royal Oak City Commission recently approved an ordinance which would prohibit discrimination against individuals based on sexual orientation and gender identity (among other characteristics) in employment, housing and public accommodations. The o… Read More