Restraining Orders

What Exactly is a Restraining Order in Michigan?

by Boyer, Dawson & St. Pierre on 5/1/2013

In Michigan, a restraining order is known as a personal protection order (PPO). Issued by the court, a PPO can protect you from harassment, assault, beating, molesting, wounding or stalking. A PPO can provide you important...more

A Q&A With Jeff Ifrah on the FTC’s Latest Draconian Tactics

by Jeff Ifrah on 4/23/2013

Some lawyers who deal regularly with the Federal Trade Commission in investigations of allegedly false and deceptive online advertising have noticed that the agency is beginning to take steps in these investigations that are...more

Protecting the Workforce from Violence

by Erin Denniston Leach | Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. on 2/28/2013

Tragic acts of violence have taken over our headlines and can destroy not only lives, but businesses. With the rise in reported gun violence, the numerous recent tragedies around the country and continued economic troubles...more

Be Smart with Your Phone

by Pallie Zambrano | McManis Faulkner on 2/21/2013

Look around any conference room, coffee shop or elevator and you will find almost everyone has their smart phone in hand or nearby. While these hand-held devices are still used for talking on the phone, they are also used for...more

New Year….New Laws: A Preview of 2013 Family Law Statutes

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 1/7/2013

Each new year brings us new laws, and this year is no different. Some years there are more significant law changes than in others, but regardless of the significance or insignificance, each and every person is responsible...more

The "I'm Too Busy Edition": Non-Compete Case Law Update

by Kenneth Vanko | Clingen Callow & McLean, LLC on 8/13/2012

I swear I try to multi-task. But it's not easy. Running a law firm, being a husband, being a dad (!), tending to a completely out-of-control garden, and actually practicing law sometimes creates the perfect storm where I...more

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