Recently, Governor Rick Snyder signed House Bill 5785, which amends MCL 769.1k and addresses court funding issues. Amended MCL 769.1k now provides courts with ample authority to assess fines and costs against certain defendants who plead guilty, nolo contendere, or … more

Most businesses operate using a formal legal entity (either a corporation or a limited liability company). [This article will refer to corporations since those entities remain more commonly used and their formalities are more settled.] The applicable corporate statutes and … more

Most people know they need a will, whether they choose to do something about it or not. They care about how their assets will be distributed at their death. However, they often do not realize that they also need to … more

Municipalities can breathe a sigh of relief from trip and fall claims and lawsuits now that the Michigan Legislature has brought the “two-inch rule” back to life. The rule gives local units of government the ability to rely upon a … more