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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
