Between an explosive political climate and a global pandemic, the ins and outs of the U.S. justice system are more convoluted than ever before. If you are looking for more help on the latest changes in the legal system, you will find it here.
What may seem like a standard and practical procedure for employers working with our older generations will now become a mandatory law in 2022. Effective this year, the Older Michiganians Act will mandate local agencies on aging to conduct criminal background checks for new and…
A federal court found that Fannie Mae was not properly taking care of foreclosed homes in the West Michigan area. Non-profit corporation, the Fair Housing Center of West Michigan, was one of about 20 housing groups across the country involved in a $53 million settlement…
Michigan’s Cottage Food Law may be expanded by a new bill proposed by State Representative Julie Alexander. In 2010 Michigan’s Food Law (2000 PA 92) was amended to exempt cottage food operation from the licensing and inspection provisions of the Act. MCL 289.1105 defines “cottage…
Beginning January 1, 2022, Michigan employees will see an automatic increase in their pay statements. In the new year, Michigan employees will be guaranteed a minimum wage of $9.87 per hour. This is an increase from the previous $9.65 per hour employees were receiving after…
In July of 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Rafaeli, LLC v Oakland County. The Rafaeli matter concerned a property tax foreclosure sale due to unpaid property taxes by Rafaeli. Following the sale, Oakland County retained the excess funds beyond the…
In my 36 years of legal practice, I have had the privilege and honor of representing injured people and their families against large corporations and insurance companies. Over the last five-plus years, I have had the opportunity with Mick Grewal and Grewal Law to assist…
Love is free. Hate is not. A jury in federal court found leaders of white supremacy movements, including the alt-right, liable for the terror inflicted upon the Charlottesville community in 2017. The “Unite the Right” rally’s violence left dozens injured and one woman dead when…
After the Wisconsin Department of Justice announced its investigation six months ago, 180 survivors of clergy abuse made reports. The range of survivors ages spans from under 18 years to over 75 years old. The reports come from every single Catholic diocese in the state,…
As states around the country consider whether or not to reform outdated laws that protect and enable abusers, we have an opportunity to better protect women of color, who are hyper-vulnerable to sexual assault and relationship violence. Many states have begun opening up statute of…
According to a recent report by the Wall Street Journal, used car seller Carvana is facing hundreds of customer complaints about its sales practices. Although it’s not alone among companies in the sector facing compliance and satisfaction issues – CarMax is another – the proportion…
