Michiganders 65 and older represent one of the state’s fastest growing age groups. Free fitness memberships for residents 60 and over to its 12 recreation centers is just one way Detroit is working to improve the quality of life…
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/ Health, Transportation, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
The landscape of retirement plan eligibility is shifting, and plan sponsors need to prepare for key compliance changes affecting long-term part-time (“LTPT”) employees. These new rules, mandated by the SECURE Act of 2019 and…
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/ Labor & Employment Law, Taxation
When the Supreme Court made its landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, same-sex couples across the country gained the right to marry. But with recent shifts in the legal landscape, such as the overturning of Roe v…
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/ Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Family Law, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is continuing its firm stance in regulating companies making unsubstantiated or exaggerated claims about their products or services employing artificial intelligence (AI)…
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/ Administrative Law, Consumer Protection, Law Practice Products & Services, Science, Computers, & Technology
As the February 21, 2025 deadline looms for changes to Michigan’s minimum wage and earned sick time laws, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has suggested an extension as Senate Democrats and House Republicans have been unable to reach a…
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/ Elections & Politics, Labor & Employment Law
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump revoked former President Joe Biden’s executive order related to the utilization of artificial intelligence (“AI”). The now-revoked executive order was originally issued on October 30,…
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/ Administrative Law, Elections & Politics, Science, Computers, & Technology
The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles are playing in Super Bowl LIX this Sunday, February 9. If the Chiefs win, this will be their third consecutive Super Bowl win, and, according to the Kansas City Star via…
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/ Art, Entertainment, & Sports Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property
Dear Jonathan: Based on my research, I feel like I’m pretty well versed in what I am supposed to do when it comes to creating an estate plan for myself. Everything I have read says that I should have a will, powers of attorney…
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/ Family Law, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
As of now, beginning on February 21, Michigan employers and employees will experience significant changes to the state’s employment laws. These changes include increases to the minimum wage, implementation of the Earned Sick…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
Dear Jonathan: Can you please explain what the difference is between a financial durable power of attorney and a health care durable power of attorney…
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/ Finance & Banking, Health, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
While we as attorneys may have personal relationships with our clients, we generally advise them in a professional capacity and maintain our focus on business. When a client is getting divorced, business and personal concerns…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Family Law
The IRS has announced the 2025 cost-of-living adjustments for retirement plan and health and welfare benefit plan limitations. The charts below set forth the applicable limitations…
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/ Health, Taxation
With the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and its various synthetic media outputs, deepfakes are just one of many new risks to businesses. Deepfakes pose considerable threats to companies, potentially damaging…
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/ Business Organizations, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
On October 16, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued final amendments to the “Rule Concerning Recurring Subscriptions and Other Negative Option Programs”, also referred to as the “Click-to-Cancel” Rule (the “Rule”). See…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Business Organizations, Consumer Protection
Dear Jonathan: I just completed the probate of my late brother’s will. I was the personal representative he appointed to act on behalf of his estate. This was not a pleasant experience and in fact, was quite the opposite and…
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/ Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
