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Bullying, Harassment, and Abuse Becoming an Increasingly Concerning Problem at Charlevoix High School

When parents send their children off to school every morning, they expect that their kids will be spending the day in an environment that both educates and protects them. However, Charlevoix High School is quickly gaining a reputation for failing to take appropriate action to…

By Kenny McGrain

/ 4 Mar 2022

Bullying, Harassment, and Abuse Becoming an Increasingly Concerning Problem at Charlevoix High School

CPAP Cases: An “MDL” and What it Means for Your Potential Claim

It is common knowledge now that individuals who have suffered injuries due to the use of Philips CPAP machines will have their cases managed as part of an: “MDL” What is an “MDL” and what does that term mean for current and potential Philips CPAP…

By Scott Weidenfeller

/ 2 Mar 2022

CPAP Cases: An “MDL” and What it Means for Your Potential Claim

Michigan Law to Mandate Background Checks for Certain Senior Care Employees

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…

By Tyler Burk

/ 28 Feb 2022

Michigan Law to Mandate Background Checks for Certain Senior Care Employees

Fair Housing Center of West Michigan to Receive $1.2 Million Due to Fannie Mae’s Disproportionate Care of Foreclosed Homes

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…

By Chelsea Lenard

/ 25 Feb 2022

Fair Housing Center of West Michigan to Receive $1.2 Million Due to Fannie Mae’s Disproportionate Care of Foreclosed Homes

Expansion of Michigan’s Cottage Food Law for Small-Scale Entrepreneurs

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…

By Chelsea Lenard

/ 30 Jan 2022

Expansion of Michigan’s Cottage Food Law for Small-Scale Entrepreneurs

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

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

180 Survivors Report Clergy Abuse in Wisconsin

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,…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 31 Oct 2021

180 Survivors Report Clergy Abuse in Wisconsin

Sexual Assault Statutes of Limitations Further Victimize Women of Color

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…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 27 Oct 2021

Sexual Assault Statutes of Limitations Further Victimize Women of Color

Used Car Retail Giants Struggle to Comply with State Laws, According to Report

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…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 25 Oct 2021

Used Car Retail Giants Struggle to Comply with State Laws, According to Report