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Not all “Free” Credit Reports are Free
February 10th, 2009
Checking your credit report at least annually is a good idea to ensure your credit history has been accurately reported. A regular credit check-up will allow you time to correct any errors that may be on the report before your credit is checked for a…
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Categories: Firm News
Wrongful Termination Lawsuits on the Rise
January 15th, 2009
As the economy continues to head south, wrongful termination lawsuits are on the rise, according to a recent article in Newsday. Labor and employment lawyers expect these suits to increase dramatically in the coming months as employers continue to la…
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Spend Those Gift Cards - A Retail Bankruptcy May Leave You Empty-Handed
January 15th, 2009
Did you receive a handful of gift cards in your stocking this year? If you did, you are certainly not alone. The prevalence of gift cards has grown tremendously since 2001. In fact, according to the TowerGroup, a research and advisory firm, gift card…
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Attention FMLA Employers - New Rules Going Into Effect
January 15th, 2009
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) has been revised based on new regulations that go into effect on January 16, 2009. These changes are a result of several factors, including: the passage of the military leave provisions in the Nation De…
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Categories: Employee Relations
Majority of American Adults Do Not Have Wills
June 16th, 2008
Do you have a will? If your answer was no, you’re not alone. According to a 2007 survey by Harris Interactive, 55 percent of all adult Americans do not have a will. The survey found that most American adults who do not have any of the basic est…
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Categories: Estate Planning
Understanding Electronic Signatures
April 14th, 2008
Many of us frequently use email and other electronic means of communication everyday, therefore it is extremely important to understand the legal consequences of such communications. Because of the broad terms of the Uniform Electronic Transactions A…
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Identifying Your Intellectual Property
April 14th, 2008
Most people are familiar with the ® and TM symbols. However, many people do not understand precisely what they mean. The ® symbol means that the trademark is federally registered. You cannot use this symbol unless your trademark is federally regist…
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Supreme Court Overrules Decisions Subjecting Residential Builders to the Consumer Protection Act
April 14th, 2008
The Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA) is a broad statute which seeks to protect Michigan consumers from a variety of fraudulent or unfair trade practices. In Hartman & Eichhorn Bldg. Co., Inc. v Dailey, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled t…
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Categories: Commercial Litigation
Protecting Your Manufacturing Company from Personal Injury Claims
April 14th, 2008
Most manufacturing firms utilize machinery and equipment that can be dangerous if not used properly. Although most work-related injury claims are covered under Michigan’s Workers Compensation Act, some work injuries can expose the employer to c…
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