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Opioid Settlement Could Mean Up to $800 Million for State of Michigan and Municipalities

I have had the honor of being part of a team of attorneys representing numerous counties and municipalities in a federal lawsuit against manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of prescription opioid medications for the last four years. Late last year, three national distributors and one major…

By David Mittleman

/ 6 Jan 2022

Opioid Settlement Could Mean Up to $800 Million for State of Michigan and Municipalities

Cannabis Ranked 3rd Most Valuable Cash Crop in Michigan, 5th in U.S. Overall

According to 2021 Cannabis Harvest Report, Cannabis ranks as the 5th most valuable crop in the United States overall. The report analyzes data from facilities in the 11 states that have legalized adult-use facilities and currently have adult-use facilities open for business. Specifically, the states

By Cheyenne Benyi

/ 5 Jan 2022

Cannabis Ranked 3rd Most Valuable Cash Crop in Michigan, 5th in U.S. Overall

Listeria Contamination Recall Expanded – Check Your Refrigerator

Just ahead of a busy holiday season, Fresh Express is expanding its recall of pre-packaged salad products over concerns about Listeria. The salad packages were initially recalled in the US earlier this week, and the recall has now been expanded to include Canada. According to…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 23 Dec 2021

Listeria Contamination Recall Expanded – Check Your Refrigerator

New Michigan Law Allows 2-Year Vehicle Registration

Every year on our birthdays we receive our least favorite birthday present: expired vehicle registration. Beginning in October of 2022 Michigan drivers will now be granted the option of receiving that gift every other year. Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who stated she is focused on making…

By Chelsea Lenard

/ 21 Dec 2021

New Michigan Law Allows 2-Year Vehicle Registration

Procter & Gamble Issues Second Recall Due to Cancer Causing Chemical

Benzene, a known cancer causing chemical, has now been found in various Pantene, Aussie, and Herbal Essences products. The Procter & Gamble Company (“P&G”) has issued recalls on a long list of aerosol products which include dry shampoos and dry conditioners. The full list can…

By Chelsea Lenard

/ 20 Dec 2021

Procter & Gamble Issues Second Recall Due to Cancer Causing Chemical

Severe Weather Strikes Midwest – Be Prepared

The tragic disasters in Kentucky and Illinois are the most heartbreaking examples of unseasonable severe weather events throughout the South and Midwest this winter. Those incidents do not appear to be isolated events either, as Minnesota had extreme wind warnings last night, an unusual occurrence…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 16 Dec 2021

Severe Weather Strikes Midwest – Be Prepared

Michigan Minimum Wage Increase in 2022

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…

By Tim Seeger

/ 6 Dec 2021

Updates on Rafaeli and Reclaiming Excess Funds from Property Tax Foreclosure Sales

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…

By Tim Seeger

/ 2 Dec 2021

Updates on Rafaeli and Reclaiming Excess Funds from Property Tax Foreclosure Sales

Representing Survivors and Fighting for Transparency, Accountability, and Justice

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…

By David Mittleman

/ 2 Dec 2021

Representing Survivors and Fighting for Transparency, Accountability, and Justice

MSP Focuses their Efforts on Speedy Drivers this Winter

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is taking a zero-tolerance approach to speeding drivers this winter. MSP’s goal is to reduce the number of fatal traffic crashes in Michigan, which rose 10% in 2020 despite there being less traffic on the roads. The Michigan Office of…

By Chelsea Lenard

/ 30 Nov 2021

MSP Focuses their Efforts on Speedy Drivers this Winter

White Supremacists Responsible for Charlottesville Violence Lose in Court – Ordered to Pay $26M

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…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 24 Nov 2021

White Supremacists Responsible for Charlottesville Violence Lose in Court – Ordered to Pay $26M

Happy Thanksgiving from Grewal Law

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. This year, the occasion takes on special significance after last year’s toned-down, pandemic-constrained version. If you choose to gather in celebration this year, remember these few important safety tips to enjoy a happy, healthy Thanksgiv

By Nolan Erickson

/ 24 Nov 2021