On January 1, 2023, Michigan’s minimum wage will increase as follows: Hourly employees will increase from $9.87 to $10.10 per hour; Minors aged 16 to 17 years of age, who receive 85% of the minimum wage, will now receive $8.59 per hour; Tipped employees will…
Last month in Lansing, youth sports official Gerald Allen Sutter was arraigned on charges of first and third degree criminal sexual assault involving a minor male victim. The victim was 16 years old at the time of the abuse, which occurred between 2019 and 2021…
Marijuana growers in Michigan, Oregon, and Colorado have been calling for regulators and legislators to place a moratorium on the licensing of new grow facilities due to an overproduction of cannabis and a decrease in prices on the wholesale market. Oregon, who has 2,855 total…
On Friday, President Biden signed a bill that will eliminate the statute of limitations for those who have been sexually abused as minors to file civil claims. What is a statute of limitations? A statute of limitations refers to the amount of time a claimant…
School is back in session across the country. Along with the books and quizzes, many students are suiting up for fall sports. In most places, these include football, cross country, golf, soccer, and several other sports. While each sport has its own specific hazards, observing…
The Michigan State Police has made the decision to halt marijuana blood testing due to flaws in their method of testing. Last week, the MSP Forensic Science Division discovered a discrepancy in which the presence of CBD in a blood sample may have led to…
The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that sexual orientation is a protected class under the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act (“Elliot-Larsen”). This decision means that members of the LGBTQ+ community cannot be discriminated against in housing, employment, and other facets of life due to their sexual…
A devastating midday accident in Visalia claimed two lives and injured another victim on Wednesday. Visalia Police say the two-car accident occurred along Demaree Street near the intersection of West La Vida Avenue on March 15, 2023. KGPE-TV reported the collision occurred around 12:30 p.m.…
On March 8th, 2023, Daniel Tsai (Deputy Administrator and Director of CMS) sent a letter to all state Medicaid agencies providing guidance related to changes in third-party liability (TPL) requirements based upon the holding in Gallardo v. Marstiller. The Supreme Court’s ruling in Gallardo v.…
Umbrellas do more than protect you from rain. Umbrella insurance policies can protect you in the most catastrophic situations. Ideally, if you injure someone in a car accident, or your dog escapes your house and attacks someone, your auto, homeowners’, or renters’ insurance will cover…
