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Courtney Gabbara Agrusa

[Webinar] New Law Changes in Effect for Employers Hiring Minors - May 14th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EST

With summer right around the corner, teenagers will soon be out of school—and out looking for a place to work. If you’re planning on hiring teenagers during the summer months and beyond, be sure you’re familiar with the recent…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Hiring & Firing, Minors

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Andrea Badalucco

How to Protect Your Business When the Marriage Fails

Complicated divorces are less than ideal. A business in the mix invites potential complications. A family-owned small business that is part of one spouse’s family fabric may even serve as revenue for more than just the…more

Divorce, Marital Assets, Marriage, Prenuptial Agreements, Spouses

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Alicia Birach

[Hybrid Event] What Employers Need to Prepare for in 2023 - October 12th, 9:00 am - 11:30 am ET

There is a lot that employers need to prepare and plan for in 2023. Join us at our Fall 2022 Labor & Employment Law Update which will discuss major issues and developments that your company needs to address now..…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Diversity, Employee Retention, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies

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Michael Blum

[Webinar] 2024 Labor & Employment Law Virtual Update - September 18th, 8:30 am - 11:00 am ET

It has been a particularly busy year on the labor and employment law front. To learn more about the major challenges employers face and developments your organization needs to address before year's end, we encourage you to…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Arbitration, Artificial Intelligence, Audio Recording, Best Practices

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Karl Butterer

Federal Trade Commission Prohibits Noncompete Agreements for Almost All U.S. Workers, Legal Challenges Expected

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule yesterday (April 23, 2024) to take effect in 120 days prohibiting most noncompete agreements between employers and workers..…more

Corporate Executives, Federal Bans, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Final Rules, FTC Act

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Michael Cassar

Michigan Supreme Court Revisits Mental Disability Standard

In a July 28, 2023 decision, the Michigan Supreme Court revisited the criteria for compensability under the Michigan Workers’ Compensation Disability Act (WCDA) in cases involving mental disabilities arising from workplace…more

Appeals, Compensation, Disability Benefits, MI Supreme Court, PTSD

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Bryan Cermak

[Webinar] Best Practices to Avoid Legal Consequences for Parents & College Bound Students - July 10th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EST

If your 18-year-old is badly injured in a car accident, unless the child signed a durable power of attorney and HIPAA authorization, you cannot access their medical information, even in an emergency. If your student has a…more

Colleges, Defense Strategies, Educational Institutions, Students, Title IX

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Anthony Dalimonte

[Webinar] New Law Changes in Effect for Employers Hiring Minors - May 14th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EST

With summer right around the corner, teenagers will soon be out of school—and out looking for a place to work. If you’re planning on hiring teenagers during the summer months and beyond, be sure you’re familiar with the recent…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Hiring & Firing, Minors

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Jonathan David

Legal-Ease: What Happens to Assets If I Do No Estate Planning at All?

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…more

Asset Management, Beneficiaries, Durable Power of Attorney, Estate Planning, Estate Tax

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Amanda Dernovshek

Navigating Long-Term Part-Time Employee Eligibility Rules for 401(k) Plans

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…more

401k, Benefit Plan Sponsors, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

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Jackie Dupler

How to Protect Your Business When the Marriage Fails

Complicated divorces are less than ideal. A business in the mix invites potential complications. A family-owned small business that is part of one spouse’s family fabric may even serve as revenue for more than just the…more

Divorce, Marital Assets, Marriage, Prenuptial Agreements, Spouses

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Joel Farrar

Implications of FTC’s Final “Click-to-Cancel” Rule: Simplifying Consumer Cancellations

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…more

Amended Rules, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Misrepresentation, Reputation Management

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Matthew Fedor

Resources for Seniors and Caregivers

There are different types of care services available for elders and their caregivers, both in-person and online. Below, we will explore educational, financial, recreational, and supportive service options that can help develop a…more

AARP, Caregivers, Elder Care, Estate Planning, Long-Term Care

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Julie Fershtman

Review Your Liability Insurance on Insurance Awareness Day

June 28th is National Insurance Awareness Day. Certainly, people in the equine industry may be aware that they have liability insurance, but they sometimes forget to assess whether they have the right insurance. National…more

Insurance Industry, Liability Insurance, Policy Terms

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Taylor A. Gast

A New Executive Order Has Been Issued on Artificial Intelligence

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,…more

Artificial Intelligence, Biden Administration, Executive Orders, Innovation, National Security

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Julie LaVille Hamlet

Navigating Long-Term Part-Time Employee Eligibility Rules for 401(k) Plans

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…more

401k, Benefit Plan Sponsors, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

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Clifford Hammond

[Webinar] 2024 Labor & Employment Law Virtual Update - September 18th, 8:30 am - 11:00 am ET

It has been a particularly busy year on the labor and employment law front. To learn more about the major challenges employers face and developments your organization needs to address before year's end, we encourage you to…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Arbitration, Artificial Intelligence, Audio Recording, Best Practices

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Robert Hamor

Robot Lawyers? FTC Targets AI Legal Services

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)…more

Artificial Intelligence, Consumer Protection Laws, Disclosure Requirements, Enforcement Actions, False Advertising

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Scott Hogan

The Impact of Michigan’s Uniform Assignment of Rents Act on Tenants’ Rights

Taking effect on September 22, 2022, the Michigan Uniform Assignment of Rents Act (MUARA) will impact tenants’ rights in situations where landlords default on their loans. This Act also strengthens lenders’ rights, under certain…more

Landlords, Rent, Rental Property, Tenants

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Mindi Johnson

Navigating Long-Term Part-Time Employee Eligibility Rules for 401(k) Plans

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…more

401k, Benefit Plan Sponsors, Compliance, Employee Benefits, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

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Dina Kashat

Michigan Supreme Court Revisits Mental Disability Standard

In a July 28, 2023 decision, the Michigan Supreme Court revisited the criteria for compensability under the Michigan Workers’ Compensation Disability Act (WCDA) in cases involving mental disabilities arising from workplace…more

Appeals, Compensation, Disability Benefits, MI Supreme Court, PTSD

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Michael Kluck

[Webinar] 2024 Labor & Employment Law Virtual Update - September 18th, 8:30 am - 11:00 am ET

It has been a particularly busy year on the labor and employment law front. To learn more about the major challenges employers face and developments your organization needs to address before year's end, we encourage you to…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Arbitration, Artificial Intelligence, Audio Recording, Best Practices

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Mark Koerner

[Webinar] 2024 Labor & Employment Law Virtual Update - September 18th, 8:30 am - 11:00 am ET

It has been a particularly busy year on the labor and employment law front. To learn more about the major challenges employers face and developments your organization needs to address before year's end, we encourage you to…more

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Arbitration, Artificial Intelligence, Audio Recording, Best Practices

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Gabrielle Lawrence

Protecting Same-Sex Marriage Assets in Michigan If Obergefell is Ever Overturned

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…more

Beneficiaries, Constitutional Challenges, Estate Planning, Guardianships, Inheritance

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Ray Littleton

Recommendations for DEI Programs in the Wake of Recent Federal Court Decision Findings on Diversity Initiatives

On June 3rd, 2024, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision, American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Fearless Fund Management Fund, LLC, et al, that impacts considerations for how diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”)…more

Appeals, Civil Rights Act, Diversity, First Amendment, Free Speech

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Kelly Reed Lucas

[Webinar] When Should Your Business Consider Mediation? - October 16th, 9:00 am - 9:30 am ET

Despite the common belief, not all legal action is resolved in a courtroom setting. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that can be used in most non-criminal cases, including disputes involving contracts,…more

Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Mediators, Webinars, Women in the Law

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Lindsey Mead

Recommendations on AI and Copyrightability from the U.S. Copyright Office’s Latest Report

The United States Copyright Office (the “Office”) released the latest part in its Report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence on January 29, 2025. Part 1, titled “Digital Replicas” was published on July 31, 2024 and…more

Artificial Intelligence, Authorship, Copyright, Copyright Litigation, Copyright Office

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Paul Millenbach

[Webinar] New Law Changes in Effect for Employers Hiring Minors - May 14th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EST

With summer right around the corner, teenagers will soon be out of school—and out looking for a place to work. If you’re planning on hiring teenagers during the summer months and beyond, be sure you’re familiar with the recent…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Hiring & Firing, Minors

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Mikhail Murshak

Under the Bridge | The Rise of Copyright Trolls in the Intellectual Property Space

Through tactical litigation practices, copyright trolls rely on copyright law to allege infringement and threaten major statutory damages upon unsuspecting defendants. The term “copyright troll” is an unflattering nickname for…more

Copyright, Copyright Infringement, Intellectual Property Protection, Licenses, Public Domain

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Nicholas Oertel

Key Considerations on How to Sell Your Business

No matter the reason, when selling a business, it is important that the business owner and advisors understand the broader reasons for the sale to ensure that the deal is structured to achieve the seller's goals…more

Buyers, Due Diligence, Sellers, Selling a Business

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Mallory Reader

[Webinar] What Can My Business Contribute to a Campaign? - March 5th, 9:00 am - 9:30 am EST

Back for its third year, Foster Swift Collins & Smith’s “Legal Strategies for Women Leaders” webinar series is a program crafted to help women business leaders stay abreast of new laws, regulations and other beneficial…more

Campaign Contributions, Campaign Finance Reform, Contribution Limits, Donations, New Legislation

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Alexander Rusek

[Webinar] Best Practices to Avoid Legal Consequences for Parents & College Bound Students - July 10th, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm EST

If your 18-year-old is badly injured in a car accident, unless the child signed a durable power of attorney and HIPAA authorization, you cannot access their medical information, even in an emergency. If your student has a…more

Colleges, Defense Strategies, Educational Institutions, Students, Title IX

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Nicholas Stock II

Should Your Business Sign SBA Form 601 Requiring Non-Discriminatory Hiring Practices?

In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson issued Executive Order 11246 requiring all contractors and sub-contractors working on a project financed by more than $10,000 of federal funding (including Small Business Administration (SBA)…more

Affirmative Action, Borrowers, Construction Contracts, Construction Industry, Construction Project

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Jennifer Van Regenmorter

Update to CMS Guidance on Shared Health Care Facilities

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have recently released updated guidance regarding hospital co-locations arrangements. After nearly two years of deliberations and revisions, the final Guidance for Hospital…more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Health Care Providers, Healthcare Facilities, Hospitals

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Benjamin Williams

Turning Lead into Gold: The Legal Chemistry of Converting a Separate Business into a Marital Asset

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…more

Division of Assets, Divorce, Marital Assets, Marriage, Personal Property

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Michael Zahrt

Business Owners: How to Avoid Additional Estate Taxes after Connelly v. Commissioner

In early June, the Supreme Court issued an opinion that clarifies how company-owned life insurance impacts the value of the company for estate tax purposes. As a business owner, you may need to re-evaluate the use of those…more

Audits, Business Ownership, Estate Tax, IRS, Life Insurance

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