J.R. Poll recently filed amicus curiae briefs on behalf of the Michigan Society for Healthcare Risk Management (MSHRM) in the Michigan Court of Appeals in the matters of Jomaa v Prime Healthcare Services-Garden City, LLC...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued an Administrative Notice on August 24, 2022, providing for penalty relief for late filed tax returns and late filed information returns for the taxable years 2019 and 2020.

As the State of Michigan turns toward lifting COVID-19 related restrictions that have precluded most office work and have limited the density of crowds allowed at bars, restaurants, gyms...

On September 24, 2019, the U.S Department of Labor (DOL) announced its final rule updating the minimum salary level required to be paid to employees

On June 30, 2021, House Bill 4359 was presented to Governor Gretchen Whitmer for signature.

A US Supreme Court Justice once famously stated that, while he might not be able to intelligently define what qualifies as obscene or pornographic, "I know it when I see it."

Many owners believe that if those in control of the company are taking advantage of them or the company (for example, using company funds for personal expenses) that they can simply file suit.

On March 14, 2022, EPA adopted the new ASTM Standard Practice E1527-21 for conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)...

Whether a claim sounds in ordinary negligence or medical malpractice can have a significant impact on the viability of a plaintiff's claim and the scope of damages available in the action.

This is a difficult and uncertain time for all businesses. Many business owners are contemplating how to retain and generate cash to meet obligations to employees and stakeholders.

In Michigan, industrial hemp and products manufactured therefrom are regulated by the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development ("MDARD").

As you take accurate precautions to mitigate COVID-19 to protect not only yourself but also your family, there are critical estate planning documents that will assist you and your family to navigate health and family issues ...

On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed into law two bills that add protections for pregnant and post-partum employees—the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections...

On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, the Michigan Court of Claims ruled that the state legislature acted unconstitutionally when it adopted but then...

The end of July 2022 found Michigan's employment landscape clouded over with all kinds of legal and financial issues relating to the ruling by the Court of Claims that...

There are a number of challenges with conducting environmental due diligence for commercial real estate transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Under the recently enacted CARES Act, homeowners, rental property owners, and renters may be eligible for mortgage relief options.

On February 21, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") issued a decision that greatly alters the landscape relating to settlement agreements between Employers and Employees.

This column is part of a series featuring Lakeshore experts offering advice to small businesses as they navigate their recovery through the COVID-19 crisis.

It's good to know your options. You don't want chips with your sandwich? You'll be happy to know you have the option to substitute fries (or fruit, for those more health conscious).