Like those in other states, members of Michigan’s LGBTQ community face numerous issues in the workplace. Despite laws meant to protect them, LGBTQ workers face discrimination bias every single day. As many as half of these employees have claimed that they have been...
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Military reservist sues Amazon over alleged USERRA violation
The online retail giant Amazon employs hundreds of thousands of people in Michigan and around the country, and many of those workers are also members of state National Guards or the reserve components of the various branches of the U.S. military. When they are not on...
What life changes may require you to update your estate plan?
After you created your estate plan, you might have placed it in a drawer or a safe where it has sat ever since. Perhaps you thought your wishes were set in stone. Yet, if you recently experienced changes in your life, you may feel ready to dust your estate plan off....
3 reasons why you should talk with a lawyer before your insurance agent after an accident
If you have been in a car accident, a truck accident or other motor vehicle accident, an insurance agent will contact you shortly, if they haven’t already. The temptation for most people is to have an open, candid conversation with the insurance agent. Most people are...
Estate planning 101
There’s a certain sadness sometimes associated with estate planning. It can be painful to consider our own mortality, which is why so many people delay this vital process. After all, it’s easy enough to say, “I’ll get to it tomorrow.” That is until something goes...
Responding to FAA investigations
Anyone who works in the aviation industry understands the importance of maintaining compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. The FAA has the power to suspend your certificates and ratings if it finds that you have violated the law. These...
What are some low-risk property investments?
No investment is a sure thing in Michigan. However, some have a higher chance of turning a profit than others. If you're thinking about opening your own business, here are a few of the hottest properties on the market. What are some good properties for new businesses?...
The doctor said it was just a shadow
Many people in Michigan go into the doctor's office for a chest X-ray only to be told that they have a mysterious “shadow on the lung.” While it may sound a bit ominous, a shadow on the lung is usually nothing to be worried about. A doctor will likely note any...
DSH Guides Airport Purchase to a Great Landing
Mark K. Schwartz and Daniel Boynton assist firm client in purchase of an airport in Detroit metropolitan area of Michigan.
Spotlight on employer-focused discrimination claims
Employers in virtually every industry across Michigan confront broad-based challenges that must be dealt with effectively to ensure success. A solid and forward-thinking business plan is essential. Making the right call on business entity selection (partnership versus...