UPDATE: Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the FHFA are Exempt from Real Estate Transfer Taxes
May 30, 2013
In County of Oakland v. Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Sixth Circuit published an opinion clarifying…
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Employers May Require Psychological Counseling For Employees Under Certain Circumstances
May 28, 2013
In Kroll v. White Lake Ambulance Authority, the court addressed whether the White Lake Ambulance Authority’s…
One of the most common questions we get is, “What is the going rental rate…
Wielding a Scalpel, Court Grants Injunction In Favor of Surgical Instrument Manufacturer
May 20, 2013
Headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Stryker Corporation is a manufacturer of surgical instruments, including image guided…
No Warrant Exception For Slow Pursuit into Home of a $14.99 Phone Charger Robber
May 13, 2013
Two police officers are being sued because they entered Charles Smith’s home after he stole…
All roads lead somewhere, but what type of public roads provide access to a lake?…
On May 7, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit…
Cherryland Electric Cooperative has installed 48 solar panels on a site adjacent to its offices in…
My cable bill seems to go up each month, but I know that if I…
Last fall my husband and I welcomed our first child, Jack, to our family. Jack…
Re-Thinking Arbitration as a Litigation-Avoidance Technique – The Case for Jury Waivers
April 8, 2013
Mandatory arbitration of disputes for non-union employees has gained increasing acceptance from the courts. It originated…
On April 5, 2013, USCIS closed FY 2014 H-1B filings after receipt of approximately 124,000…
Several recent class action lawsuits filed against some of West Michigan’s largest medical providers, collection…
Sixth Circuit Opens the Door to Greater EPA Involvement in Modifications to Existing Emissions Sources
March 29, 2013
In a case arising in Michigan, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has held that the…
Now that the snow is starting to melt and spring is right around the corner,…
March gets the blood flowing for all of us basketball fans, and it appears the…
On March 12, 2013, the Historical Society for the United States District Court for the…
My firm’s General Counsel, indefatigable in her mission, opens my eyes on a weekly basis…
For most individuals – about 99.9% – estate taxes are no longer a concern thanks…
For those of you who were able to attend Varnum’s Labor & Employment Law Seminar…