I came to Michigan in the fall of 1990 when I enrolled as a first year law student at the University of Michigan Law School in Ann Arbor. Five years later, I moved here for good when I accepted a job with Bill Wright, founder of the Wright Beamer law…
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True or false: The privacy rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) absolutely forbids a health care provider or plan from releasing your protected health information without your consent. FALSE. The privacy rule is…
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The ink in Governor Synder’s pens has been flowing with the signing of more than 25 new bills last month alone. Here are a few of the more notable new laws: Public Act 101 of 2017: Expands the reach of business courts to disputes involving equitabl…
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My husband and I moved to Highland Township, just north of Milford, back in 2000 and ever since, we have enjoyed the open space, wildlife and close Huron Valley community that our little town offers. One of our favorite things about the community is…
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You Mean My Rotten Relatives Will Get My Stuff? I had a couple come into my office to discuss estate planning last week. The husband has six children and twelve grandchildren. He does not have a relationship with three kids and four grandkids. He bel…
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On September 26, 2017, Michigan will take another step into the digital age. That’s when a new law will take effect authorizing the use of an electronic copy or digital photograph of a vehicle registration certificate, thereby satisfying the requir…
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One of the most famous cows in all of history is Rose 2d of Aberlone, who lived right here in Michigan. Rose belonged to Hiram Walker (yes, that Hiram Walker) who, in addition to distilling spirits, bred cattle. In 1887, Mr. Walker contracted to sell…
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Jessica and I bought our first house in 1997. In the heart of downtown Farmington, we were literally right around the corner from the Civic Theatre. We moved from that house in 2006 – a whopping two blocks! A brisk walk still gets us to show time i…
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“And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.” Two hundred forty-one years ago, the Second Continental Congres…
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Independent contractors control the “how” and “when” of the work or services they provide. Employees, by contrast, are required to perform work as directed by the employer. This means that true independent contractor arrangements have fewer r…
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