Follow the Money

The Michigan Main Street Fairness Act, which went into effect October 1, 2015, was passed back in January with the intention of leveling the sales tax playing field between in-state retailers and out-of-state retailers with some affiliation to Michig… Read More
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These Michigan Laws Might…

These Michigan Laws Might Surprise You!

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
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Access Denied!

Access Denied!

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
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Michigan Autumns

Michigan Autumns

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
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EMV – Ready or Not, Her…

EMV – Ready or Not, Here It Comes!

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
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A New Way to Find Lost Do…

A New Way to Find Lost Dogs: There’s an App for That!

I love dogs! As a bona fide dog person, I was delighted to learn of amazing new technology that uses facial recognition to reunite lost dogs with their owners. The technology is available to the public for free through the Finding Rover app and the F… Read More
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Smack Talk or Protected A…

Smack Talk or Protected Activity? Social Media Policies in the 21st Century Workplace

If an associate attorney in our law firm tweets a message critical of our bonus practices, we can discipline her, right? Not necessarily. As social media continues to morph and multiply, so do the legal complexities for employers seeking to monitor a… Read More
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The SPY Car Act of 2015

The SPY Car Act of 2015

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
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Michigan’s New Garnishm…

Michigan’s New Garnishment Law Will Cut Employers Some Slack

Writs (i.e., orders) of garnishment are a powerful legal weapon wielded by creditors in their efforts to collect on court judgments. At the same time, they present dangerous legal landmines for the unwary. There are two categories of garnishment writ… Read More
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More Employees to be Elig…

More Employees to be Eligible for Overtime Pay

On July 6, 2015, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced several proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including a proposed increase in the minimum salary required for an employee to be exempt from overtime pay. Currently, employee… Read More
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