Combating Deed Fraud

Combating Deed Fraud

Many Michiganders have heard stories about homeowners receiving sudden news that someone recorded a deed falsely claiming ownership of their beloved home. Historically, this crime has especially affected older homeowners or prospective buyers not usi… Read More
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Don't Roll the Dice

Don't Roll the Dice

EEOC settlement costs Las Vegas casino $850K A Las Vegas casino resort operator recently agreed to pay $850,000 and implement sweeping policy reforms to resolve a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging relig… Read More
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Checklist with red checkmark representing simplified Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting requirements for small businesses under new FinCEN interim rule

CTA Scope Narrowed

New FinCEN interim rule eases Corporate Transparency Act reporting for small businesses. You may recall that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted to ferret out money laundering, originally required companies to report to the Financial Crimes… Read More
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Learning the Ropes

Learning the Ropes

With summer in full swing, many Michigan businesses already have interns hard at work, gaining experience, lending a hand, and learning the ropes. Whether your interns just started or are a few weeks in, now’s a great time to take a step back and m… Read More
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Close to Home

Close to Home

Considering the purchase of a new home? There are some legal issues to understand before making an offer. Offers: In Michigan, a signed purchase agreement is considered a binding contract. However, buyers still have certain opportunities to back out… Read More
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As It Stands

As It Stands

This June marks ten years since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which required states to recognize same-sex marriages. Since 2015, Michigan law has expanded to include additional protections for LGBTQ+ individuals. It is par… Read More
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The Fine Line

The Fine Line

EEOC issues guidance on DEI-related workplace discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released guidance pertaining to an evolving area: discrimination related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs… Read More
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When Identity Thieves Str…

When Identity Thieves Strike

Instances of identity theft, data breaches, and data leaks are skyrocketing. In 2024 alone, the number of victim notices sent by the top five most frequently compromised companies exceeded 1,081,796,000. Most of us have received at least one such vic… Read More
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Legal Adults & Legal Docu…

Legal Adults & Legal Documents

When Sarah left for college, her parents felt confident they were just a phone call away if anything went wrong. But when she ended up in the ER with a high fever, they got a shock: the hospital wouldn’t share any information or even confirm she wa… Read More
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Military Family Leave

Military Family Leave

Recognizing the unique needs and challenges faced by service members and their families, Congress amended the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in 2008 to expand the scope of mandatory leave from employment available to them. The parent, child, or… Read More
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