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In Big Dutchman Inc. v. Midwest Livestock Systems Inc., Case No. 1:12-cv-288 (Quist, J.), the court addressed whether…
The new Form I-9 is available in English and Spanish. USCIS clarified that Spanish I-9 is available for…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the revised Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification “(Rev.…
Environmentalists are looking at President Obama’s latest cabinet nominations as a signal that if Congress…
Individuals with cell towers on their property are frequently contacted by companies offering to “buy…
Michigan Court of Appeals Says Unscheduled Debts Are Not Discharged in Bankruptcy
March 4, 2013
The Michigan Court of Appeal’s in a recent unpublished opinion, held that debts which are…
In Florida v. Harris, a recent case decided on February 19, 2013, the Supreme Court held…
Here Come the Unintended Consequences of the Affordable Care Act and Right to Work
February 22, 2013
Much talk has focused on the Right to Work and Affordable Care Act laws and…
In December important legislation was passed which affects estate planning for most Americans. As a…
Court Reaffirms that Motions to Dismiss Must Be Based on Information Expressly Included in the Complaint
February 14, 2013
In Mahindra Forgings Ltd. v. Bentler Automotive Corp., 1:12-cv-991 (W.D. Mich. Feb. 1, 2013)(Bell, J.), Bentler moved…
Court Grants Summary Judgment for Non-Moving Party in Sales Representative Dispute
February 13, 2013
When deciding whether to file a summary judgment motion, attorneys should be careful to consider…
Drugs in the Workplace v. Public Safety: Zero Tolerance or Just This Once?
February 13, 2013
A recent ruling from the New York Supreme Court raises the ongoing and crucial question…
Beginning February 19, 2013, the Michigan Department of State will begin issuing driver’s licenses and…
Would you feel comfortable with your kids swimming in a pool with a deaf lifeguard…
On Monday of last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a new ruling on “donning…
Employers may first apply for 2014 H-1B visas for individuals not currently in H-1B status…
On Friday, January 25, the D.C. Circuit ruled that President Obama’s January 2012 appointments to…
Today, a bipartisan group of eight senators announced a proposal to reform the nation’s immigration…
Congress was not the only busy legislative body in December. Our state legislature also passed,…