For Michigan residents who are involved in the stock market or are considering investing, it can be difficult to know whom to trust with their money. This is true whether the person is interested in supplementing their income with light investing in safe entities or...
Estate Planning
Does an estate plan include my online life and assets?
With the proliferation of a distinct online life now a common place, many are beginning to think about a digital estate plan. But, do estate plans normally include those digital assets? Estate plans can include digital assets Estate plans can definitely include...
Keep factories safe for workers by following OSHA regulations
The manufacturing and automotive industries have been a significant part of Detroit’s economy for decades. Factory owners rely on the hard work of their employees. Therefore, it is important that they provide employees with a safe workplace. Specifically, employers...
Taking action when your business faces litigation
Business disputes are seemingly inevitable for most companies in Michigan. No matter how carefully you plan out your company policies and procedures, or how carefully you scrutinize the contracts your company enters into, sometimes there is simply no way to anticipate...
So, I’m an executor, now what?
Many of us have gotten the text message or email from a friend or family member, “Hey can I put you down as the executor?” Especially with the boom in estate planning over the last year or so, it has become a popular question. And, for a select few, they may have been...
Health care is now a primary estate planning concern
For Michigan residents who are thinking about the future and want to protect themselves, their families, their businesses and every other aspect of life, an estate plan is a necessity. Addressing the individual goals will obviously vary, but there are basic factors...
Government regulation of the automotive industry
The automotive industry is an important part of Detroit’s history, from Henry Ford’s first assembly line to the complex machinery used today, corporations in the automotive industry face unique legal challenges. The following is a brief overview of government...
What is required to execute a will in Michigan?
A will is an important testamentary document that can help a person communicate their wishes for the distribution of their end-of-life estate. There are other reasons that Michigan residents may wish to execute wills, but many individuals decide to prepare their last...
Michigan pension fund files securities litigation against bank
In Michigan, groups who trust their future in retirement systems and pension funds are doing so in the hopes that their contributions will be protected. Part of the role of many of these funds is to invest wisely and grow in value. Overseers of these funds will use...
Proving there was intentional interference with a business relationship
Businesses in Michigan can be competitive and are trying to perform at a level that sets them apart from their competition. This could be by having the best products, using the best materials, having the best talent working for them and in other ways as well. In order...
