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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… Read More

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… Read More

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to compensate employees for every hour worked, and at the rate of 1.5 times the employees’ regular wages for overtime. But does lunch time count as work time? The answer depends upon what the e… Read More

You may remember our earlier posts about the importance of powers of attorney and patient advocate documents for your children once they turn 18. At age 18, parents can no longer access their child’s medical, school, or financial records and inform… Read More

Judging from our workload, real estate sales are very hot at the moment. If you are in the middle of a real estate transaction or a real estate transaction is in your future, here are a few things to keep in mind. We are hearing a lot about the scarc… Read More

Yesterday was Memorial Day, the day on which virtually the entire country pauses from work to honor those who sacrificed their lives in the service of our nation, and to celebrate the unparalleled freedom they have won for us. I deeply love our count… Read More

Under current Michigan law, minors caught drinking — or simply possessing — alcohol face misdemeanor charges and a possible criminal record. Starting January of 2018 that will all change. First time violations will be treated as a civil infractio… Read More

Selling your business as a complete, turnkey operation can be a lengthy process. The due diligence that the potential buyer will perform before signing a purchase agreement is quite possibly the most time-consuming part of the sales process, which ca… Read More