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Effective January 3, 2012, new penalties may be imposed on commercial motor vehicle (“CMV”) companies as well as their drivers for using mobile phones. As a result of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s recent amendment to 49 CFR… Read More

“Estate recovery” is the term that refers to the right of a state to reach the assets of Medicaid recipients who have died in order to reimburse the state for certain Medicaid payments. Federal law requires each state to have a federally approved… Read More

In Michigan, a limited liability company (“LLC”) is established by filing of Articles of Organization with the Bureau of Commercial Services. Included in those Articles of Organization is the proposed name of the new entity. The Bureau reviews al… Read More

Last year, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that employers would soon be required to display a workplace poster advising employees of their right to form unions. For the second time, the NLRB has pushed back the implementation date… Read More

This month, the Michigan Legislature eliminated some fees from the Driver Responsibility Law. After October 1, 2012, drivers are no longer responsible for paying the $150 fee per year for two consecutive years for: Operating a motor vehicle with an e… Read More

We’ve recently received inquiries from some of our business clients concerning a notice regarding unclaimed property that they have received from the Michigan Department of Treasury. Interestingly enough, the State Bar of Michigan has recently comm… Read More

As we begin the new year, we thought you might appreciate a few tax-related reminders and updates. TAX FORMS NO LONGER SENT OUT AUTOMATICALLY Remember that the Internal Revenue Service no longer sends out tax forms by mail. This change was made partl… Read More

With the Detroit Lions making the play-offs for the first time in over a decade and both the Spartans and Wolverines posting bowl victories, 2012 is off to a great start for fans throughout Michigan. And with a presidential election looming in Novemb… Read More